Legal Counsel – Employment Law: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

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Date live: Aug. 08, 2024

Business Area: Legal

Area of Expertise: Legal

Reference Code: 90380969

Contract: Permanent

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Join us as a Legal Counsel – Employment Lawyer at (Company Name - Subscribers only) where you will expertly play a leading role in advising on employment law matters to business stakeholders, HR, ER, Compliance and other functions in the (Company Name - Subscribers only) Group in the UK, Europe and Middle East. Supporting involvement in strategic projects, policy changes, and litigation, and with general research and advice. To be successful in this role you will need to be a qualified employment lawyer with experience of working in a market-recognised employment practice, ideally with some exposure to the financial services sector and strong litigation experience. The ability to build strong relationships, especially with other colleagues in Legal would also be highly valued. This role will be based in our Glasgow office.

(Company Name - Subscribers only) is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by (Company Name - Subscribers only), or you would require sponsorship from (Company Name - Subscribers only), you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific, and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time

Purpose of the role

To support business areas with day-to-day processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution.Â

Accountabilities

• Support various business areas with day-to-day initiatives including processing, reviewing, reporting, trading, and issue resolution.
• Collaboration with teams across the bank to align and integrate operational processes.
• Identification of areas for improvement and providing recommendations in operational processes.
• Development and implementation of operational procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain operational efficiency.
• Development of reports and presentations on operational performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders.
• Identification of industry trends and developments to implement best practice in banking operations.
• Participation in projects and initiatives to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. ‘Complex’ information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the (Company Name - Subscribers only) Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship â?? our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the (Company Name - Subscribers only) Mindset â?? to Empower, Challenge and Drive â?? the operating manual for how we behave.

More about working at (Company Name - Subscribers only)

Working in UK

(Company Name - Subscribers only) offices across the UK are designed to be places where our people can come together to do their best work, surrounded by excellent facilities for both work and leisure. These are warm, diverse, supportive communities in some of the UKâ??s best locations, where everyone can thrive.

Hybrid Working

At (Company Name - Subscribers only), we offer a hybrid working experience that blends the positives of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, together with working from home. We have a structured approach where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, â??anchorâ??, days of the week, for a minimum of two days a week or more, as set by the business area (or nearest equivalent if working part-time hours). Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that as we continue to embed our hybrid working environment, we remain in a test and learn phase, which means that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.

Reasonable Adjustments

(Company Name - Subscribers only) welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments (accommodations) are put in place to allow for a fair and inclusive recruitment process. For more information and how to request one, please review

Working Flexibly

Weâ??re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports ways to balance your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business.

Providing the opportunity for all our employees, globally to work flexibly empowers each of us to work in a way that suits our lives as well as enabling us to better service our customersâ?? and clientsâ?? needs. Whether you have family commitments or youâ??re a Carer, or whether you need study time or wish to pursue personal interests, our approach to working flexibly is designed to help you balance your life. If you would like some flexibility then please discuss this with the hiring manager.

How to Apply

We’re committed to providing a supportive and simplified experience for our candidates throughout the application and assessment process. Here, you will find information about what to expect and some guidance around your assessment and interview.

While the application process depends on the role, there are some constant steps, which are;

Step 1 – Your application
Step 2 – Your assessment
Step 3 – Your interview
Step 4 – Next steps

We aim to create an inclusive work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please click to learn more.

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Diversity & Inclusion

(Company Name - Subscribers only) offers a diverse, inclusive and engaged culture. A place where people can bring their whole selves to work and be respected for who they are, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community.
We are an equal opportunity employer and opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It is the policy of (Company Name - Subscribers only) to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Right to work

(Company Name - Subscribers only) is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by (Company Name - Subscribers only), or you would require sponsorship from (Company Name - Subscribers only), you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.

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The (Company Name - Subscribers only) Way

This is the spirit of (Company Name - Subscribers only). Itâ??s why we exist, what we believe and how we behave. But most importantly, itâ??s how we make decisions, take action and get things done.

Purpose

Working together for a better financial future.

Values

We believe great talent RISES. It acts with Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship.

Mindset

We discover our full potential through our desire to Empower, Challenge and Drive each other.