A Big 4 Bank is looking to appoint a Senior Lawyer to join its high-performing legal team.

This is an opportunity for an experienced disputes, employment or investigations lawyer to move in-house, with no prior banking experience required.

The role would suit a lawyer with strong advisory experience and commercial judgement who is looking to broaden their exposure within a large, sophisticated in-house environment.

You will advise on complex and sensitive matters spanning employee conduct, regulatory obligations and broader legal and reputational risk, working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation.

The role
You will:

- Advise on complex and sensitive investigations and conduct matters
- Provide strategic legal advice on regulatory obligations, legal risk and appropriate courses of action
- Assess matters raised through internal reporting and escalation channels and advise on the legal response
- Advise on investigation strategy, process, confidentiality and competing legal considerations
- Work closely with senior stakeholders across Legal, Employee Relations, Risk and Compliance
- Navigate matters involving employment, regulatory, governance and reputational considerations
- Advise on legislative and regulatory developments and their impact on the organisation
- Provide clear,



pragmatic advice on sensitive matters with significant stakeholder interest

About you
You will ideally have 3–8+ years’ PQE, with experience gained in a top-tier or leading law firm, or a sophisticated in-house legal workplace.
Relevant backgrounds could include:

- Commercial litigation and disputes
- Employment law
- Regulatory investigations and enforcement
- Workplace or corporate investigations
- Other related contentious or regulatory practices

You will be a strong legal adviser with sound judgement, excellent stakeholder skills and the ability to navigate complex and sensitive issues in a commercial environment.

The opportunity
This is an opportunity to make a strong move in-house without needing prior banking experience, joining a large and sophisticated legal function where you will work on complex matters with genuine organisational significance.
You will have exposure to senior decision-makers across the business, the opportunity to broaden your legal and commercial skill set, and 50% working from home within a supportive and flexible environment.

Consultant

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Reference number: BH-62762
Profession:LegalIn-house

Company: Bluefin Resources
Date posted: 31st Aug, 2026

📌 Senior Legal Counsel (Docklands)
🏢 Bluefin Resources
📍 Docklands