Legal Advisor - Products and Regulation - Part Time 12 months FTC

Job Description

Job IntroductionHandelsbanken is currently looking for a lawyer to join an established and collaborative team of lawyers on a fixed term contract of up to 12 months, supporting the provision of products to our customers. The role covers a range of tasks including legal andregulatory matters, commercial issues and new and existing products and services (for example CCA facilities, regulated mortgages, unregulated lending and payments related products). Main Responsibilities

• advising on (i) consumer lending, including in particular CCA facilities, as well as regulated mortgage contracts and unregulated lending and (ii) banking products such as accounts, payments, internet banking and our app
• ensuring the Banks legal documentation for its products is drafted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales as well as in accordance with applicable regulations, such as COBS, MCOB and the PSRs
• supporting Bank projects relevant to consumer lending and banking products
• identifying, reporting and managing legal risk

Ideal Candidate Research (by Harvard University) shows that women are particularly likely to second guess themselves and not apply - so if you are worried you dont meet all the criteria, get in touch anyhow and let us do the worrying... The role requires an understanding of banking law, regulations applicable to the relevant products and contract law, together with experience of banking practices. It also requires an ability to draft customer contracts and other customer documents. The successful applicant must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills in both written and spoken English. An integral part of the job will be to interact proactively and confidently with senior management and product owners and to take partin cross-bank projects. The successful applicant must:

• be a qualified lawyer
• have an ability to work independently and within a team environment
• possess strong attention to detail
• be able to openly communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders.

Company Information Handelsbanken is a relationship bank with a decentralised way of working, a strong local presence thanks to a nationwide network of branches, and a long-term approach to customer relations. Each Handelsbanken branch operates as a local business enabling itto make decisions at a local level and provide a bespoke service. The focus is always on the need of the individual customer and not on the sale of specific products. The Bank is deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice into all of our activities. This is so that we are an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring place to work that encourages everyone to apply, regardless of socio-economic background,age, disability, pregnancy and/or parental status, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), veteran status, marital and civil partnership status, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment or sexual orientation. Check our Handelsbanken website for further information At Handelsbanken, we deeply value our unique culture and values including trust in and respect for each individual. We take pride in nurturing a work environment where people flourish, and where they are empowered to take decisions in their areas of expertise.We take a long term perspective in everything we do and want each employee who joins us to build a long terms successful career with the Bank. What is in it for you

• We have a wide range of learning and development available, empowering and enabling our colleagues to take ownership of their own development.
• Competitive Salary and an extensive range of benefits is provided, including private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance
• A market-leading pension contribution of 15% paid by the bank, which can be invested in a wide range of funds (including ESG and Shariah funds)

Application next steps Your journey with us begins once you have submitted your application. One of our Handelsbanken recruiters will be reviewing your details and will later organise a phone conversation if you match the role requirements. If there is a mutual fit, we will extendan invitation for you to participate in an interview. How can we support you to be your best self Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to provide support e.g. if you need additional time to prepare for an interview or you have any requirements for any part of the interview/hiring process - just let us knowby email . This advert will be live for a minimum of two weeks. However, please note that after the two weeks, the closing date could change at any time depending on the number of responses received.