Senior Lawyer - Banking Products; Cash Management & Payments

End Date

Tuesday 20 January 2026

Salary Range

£111,809 - £131,540

We support flexible working –  for more information on flexible working options

Flexible Working Options

Hybrid Working, Job Share, Reduced Hours

Job Description Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Lawyer to join our Banking Products team in Business & Commercial Banking (BCB) and Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) Legal to support the cash management and payments business.

Join a highly collaborative and friendly team. We support delivery of transaction banking products and services to all commercial customers – from sole traders and start ups to the largest corporates, financial institutions and the public sector.

Job Description

JOB TITLE: 149291 Senior Lawyer - Banking Products (Cash Management & Payments)

SALARY: £111,809 - £131,540

LOCATION(S): Edinburgh, Bristol, Cardiff, Chester, Halifax and Leeds

HOURS: Full‑time

WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites.

About this Opportunity

The role requires someone who is legally qualified and has extensive experience in cash management and payments. This role will require a good understanding of the legal, regulatory and industry framework applicable to payments and deposits and experience with customer and/or supplier agreements. Knowledge and experience will be required of a product suite which includes deposits and accounts (current, deposit, client money and other specialist accounts), liquidity solutions (eg pooling and sweeping), receivables and payments, open banking solutions and digital channels.

The role requires someone who delivers influential insight, engages proactively with senior stakeholders, provides business friendly legal advice and operates as a subject matter specialist. The role will also include delegated line‑management responsibilities.

You should be confident in coaching colleagues and supporting them in embedding effective legal risk management. Thinking strategically about the operation of the team and the way legal services are used and delivered is encouraged, including exploring legal tech solutions.

From building a truly sustainable business to creating a place where people love to work, we need colleagues who are up for the challenge of our bold ambitions. We're excited to push boundaries, make change happen and grow with purpose together.

• Advise on the legal and regulatory aspects of cash management and payments solutions
• Advising on and drafting terms and conditions for new and existing payables, receivables, deposits/accounts, liquidity and digital products and services
• Advising on end to end customer journeys
• Identity and help mitigate legal risk
• Negotiation with customers in relation to tailored arrangements
• Supporting business partners with tender reviews and submissions
• Providing legal support for delivery of projects including innovation, product development, rectifications and legal and regulatory change
• Assist with the development of policy and procedures
• Collaborating with product, sales, relationship and delivery teams to develop and deliver new solutions or change initiatives
• Helping to shape and influence strategy in relation to relevant areas of legal, regulatory and industry change – with specific reference to payment services
• Working on supplier or other third party arrangements related to new or enhanced products
• Build relationships with external stakeholders including trade associations and industry peers
• Build and maintain positive relationships with external lawyers and internal stakeholders across legal function, the business and in other functions (eg Risk and Compliance)
• Identify knowledge gaps and deliver and organise training to team and business partners
• Reflect on service delivery and look for continuous improvement opportunities

• UK qualified lawyer with significant experience in financial services, specifically payments and transaction banking
• Deep understanding of Payment Services Regulations and Consumer Duty
• Knowledge of BCOBS, KYL/AML and ring fencing
• Experience dealing…