We’re looking for a talented Legal Counsel to join our General Counsel Function, supporting the business with high-quality legal advice across a wide range of matters.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in advising on retail products, ensuring they are developed, launched, and managed in line with legal & regulatory requirements and our risk appetite. Working as part of the Products & Customer team, you’ll collaborate closely with stakeholders across Current Accounts & Savings, as well as colleagues across the General Counsel Function and the wider business.
You’ll provide pragmatic, commercially focused guidance, helping teams navigate legal and regulatory complexity while enabling business objectives. From responding to stakeholder queries to supporting governance forums and managing external counsel, you’ll be at the centre of decision-making that shapes our customer offering and protects the organisation.
We operate on a team led hybrid approach with at least 1 day a week in the Coventry & / or Manchester office
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
You’re a commercially minded legal professional who enjoys working closely with the business to find practical solutions. You communicate complex legal concepts clearly and confidently, building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
You thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of work. With strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills, you’re comfortable influencing decisions and contributing to positive outcomes.
A collaborative team player, you take pride in delivering high-quality advice and are proactive in identifying opportunities to improve processes, mitigate risk, and add value.
Essential
Desirable
Full time - 35 Hours (Flexible working such as part-time or compressed hours considered)
In 2025, Coventry Building Society purchased The Co-operative Bank. Bringing together our purpose-led building society with the UK’s original ethical bank was the start of an exciting journey.
Trusted by over four million people, we’re a mutually owned business free from shareholders, and with our combined experience of almost 300 years, our ethics and dedication will continue to guide us. Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customers and colleagues.
We’re officially recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’ and our benefits go beyond basic pay, with a discretionary bonus scheme, a culture of reward and recognition and comprehensive support for wellbeing.
We’re serious about equality, of race, age, faith, disability, and sexual orientation and we celebrate diversity. By working together, we know you’ll build more than just a career with us.
Flexibility and why it matters
We understand the need for flexibility, so wherever possible, we’ll consider alternative working patterns. Have a chat with us before you
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