4 Bank Of England jobs in the United Kingdom

About the Job

Are you an experienced lawyer looking to join a fast-paced, dynamic environment within the financial services sector? This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with a leading custody and securities services business, providing strategic legal guidance and supporting innovative products and services across multiple jurisdictions.

The Client

Our client is a leading global financial services organization with a strong presence across EMEA. They are seeking a Custody Lawyer (Vice President level) to join their in-house legal team. The business partners with prominent institutional clients worldwide and is known for driving innovation, delivering complex financial solutions, and supporting high-value transactional work.

The Role

This is a senior in-house legal role working closely with the custody and securities services business. The position involves supporting product development, advising on regulatory changes, and providing day-to-day legal guidance. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing legal advice, drafting, and negotiating transaction documentation and contracts across EMEA, including Ireland, Luxembourg, and the UK.
• Advising on key legal and regulatory issues impacting the custody and securities services business.
• Collaborating with product, business, and compliance teams to assess and implement new regulatory requirements.
• Assessing legal risk, reviewing policies and procedures, and supporting mitigation strategies.
• Managing external counsel on specialist matters when required.
• Participating in projects that impact operational and legal processes, including implementing new business initiatives.
• Partnering with stakeholders globally across legal, compliance, tax, credit, and other corporate functions.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• England & Wales qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE, gained either in private practice or in-house.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills, with experience handling complex commercial contracts and regulatory matters.
• Proven ability to partner with the business to deliver practical legal solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Background in securities services or financial operations is advantageous but not essential.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive compensation package including salary, bonus, and benefits.
• Exposure to a high-profile, global legal team and cross-border work.
• Opportunity to work on innovative financial products and cutting-edge regulatory issues.
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment with significant career development opportunities.

For more information contact Luke Masih ( )

About the Job

Are you a qualified lawyer with a keen interest in payments law and regulatory change?

Do you have experience working on regulatory matters, especially in the financial services or payments sector?

Interested in joining a dynamic in-house legal team with a broad, hands-on remit in a global financial institution?

The Client

We are partnering with a leading global financial institution to find a Payments Regulatory Lawyer – Senior Legal Counsel within their Corporate & Strategic Projects Legal Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with regulatory experience to get involved in a wide variety of legal work, particularly in payments and digital innovation. You’ll be advising teams across the UK and EU, working on projects that will shape the future of payments regulation.

The Role

This is a senior in-house legal role focused on payments law and regulatory change, providing legal counsel to retail, commercial, and corporate banking teams in the UK and across Europe. The role reports to the Managing Associate General Counsel – Payments and will involve:

• Providing support and guidance on regulatory changes and industry developments affecting payments and related financial services.
• Researching and analyzing relevant legal and regulatory requirements, as well as industry trends and best practices.
• Offering legal support for internal projects, business initiatives, and transformation programs, and participating in cross-functional working groups.
• Preparing materials and reports to support internal discussions, decision-making, and risk management.
• Proactively advising the business on significant legal and regulatory developments and their potential impact.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified lawyer with regulatory advisory experience, gained either within a financial institution or at a top-tier law firm.
• Regulatory experience, ideally in the payments sector, advising banks and/or fintechs.
• Strong interest in evolving payment innovations and emerging regulatory initiatives.
• A good understanding of payments architecture and the regulatory framework.
• Experience in commercial, project, and regulatory law.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work directly with the business.
• Excellent lateral thinking and problem-solving skills.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working model with at least 3 days in the office
• Exposure to a wide range of regulatory and legal issues in a fast-paced, global banking environment

For more information contact Luke Masih ( )

About the Job

Are you an experienced lawyer looking to join a fast-paced, dynamic environment within the financial services sector? This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with a leading custody and securities services business, providing strategic legal guidance and supporting innovative products and services across multiple jurisdictions.

The Client

Our client is a leading global financial services organization with a strong presence across EMEA. They are seeking a Custody Lawyer (Vice President level) to join their in-house legal team. The business partners with prominent institutional clients worldwide and is known for driving innovation, delivering complex financial solutions, and supporting high-value transactional work.

The Role

This is a senior in-house legal role working closely with the custody and securities services business. The position involves supporting product development, advising on regulatory changes, and providing day-to-day legal guidance. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing legal advice, drafting, and negotiating transaction documentation and contracts across EMEA, including Ireland, Luxembourg, and the UK.
• Advising on key legal and regulatory issues impacting the custody and securities services business.
• Collaborating with product, business, and compliance teams to assess and implement new regulatory requirements.
• Assessing legal risk, reviewing policies and procedures, and supporting mitigation strategies.
• Managing external counsel on specialist matters when required.
• Participating in projects that impact operational and legal processes, including implementing new business initiatives.
• Partnering with stakeholders globally across legal, compliance, tax, credit, and other corporate functions.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• England & Wales qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE, gained either in private practice or in-house.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills, with experience handling complex commercial contracts and regulatory matters.
• Proven ability to partner with the business to deliver practical legal solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Background in securities services or financial operations is advantageous but not essential.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive compensation package including salary, bonus, and benefits.
• Exposure to a high-profile, global legal team and cross-border work.
• Opportunity to work on innovative financial products and cutting-edge regulatory issues.
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment with significant career development opportunities.

For more information contact Luke Masih ( )