Job Title: Legal CounselLocation: Central London - Hybrid (50/50)Salary: Up to 137,550Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pmBenefits:Contributory pension schemePrivate medical healthcareLife assuranceDental planFree eye testsAnnual leave purchase schemeSocial events25 days annual leave plus bank and public holidaysExcellent development opportunities.About our Client and the role of Legal Counsel: We''re working with a challenger bank that delivers specialist lending solutions across the UK. With a focus on under-served segments of the market, they support SME businesses through niche products such as Wholesale Finance, Bridging Finance, Development Finance and Specialist Mortgages.As Legal Counsel, you will be part of a high-performing, collaborative legal team that provides expert and pragmatic legal support to the business. The role is focused on protecting and creating value through proactive legal advice, supporting business growth and change, while ensuring regulatory and legal risk is effectively mitigated.Responsibilities for the role of Legal Counsel:Provide fast, simple and expert legal advice to colleagues across the businessAdvise on the suitability and use of precedent legal documents and termsSupport with the development of processes to mitigate legal riskAdvise on disputes and litigation where requiredAssist with reviewing and negotiating commercial contractsMonitor legal risks and regulatory change to ensure timely awareness and actionDeliver training ..... full job details .....