Exceptional opportunity for a senior level banking lawyer to join a global financial services organisation, taking on the role of Vice President (VP) for the Cash Management/Payments Division. The role is hybrid and can be based in London, Glasgow or Manchester.

The Payments/Cash Management Legal team is responsible for all legal advice related to the cash management business within Corporate Banking. The team supports product development, regulatory change, and cash management transactions.

You will provide legal advice and support across a wide range of treasury and cash management products and services. You will partner with product, compliance, risk, and operations teams to deliver legally sound, compliant, and commercially practical solutions.

Role Profile:

• Develop and implement best practice legal strategies related to the role’s relevant product set.
• Provide subject matter legal advice and support to the Bank’s corporate and investment banking divisions globally.
• Support the Legal department’s representation of the bank in legal proceedings related to the role’s relevant product set.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements including cash management agreements, service contracts, and related documentation.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (product, risk, and compliance) to enable product innovation while ensuring legal compliance.

Candidate Requirements:

• UK Qualified Lawyer with a banking law background.
• Cash Management/Payments experience (Treasury services, payments law, or transactional banking).
  
• Financial Services background – either private practice or in-house.
  
• In‑depth understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks.
  
• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills.
  
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage high volume of work.
  
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
  

On Offer: Highly competitive salary and benefits package including bonus and pension.

To Apply: For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact:

Edinburgh: +44 (0) 131 450 7164

Glasgow: +44 (0) 141 244 0260

London: +44 (0) 203 174 2482

Dublin: +353 (0) 1 699 1360

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Legal

Banking, Financial Services and Investment Banking