General Counsel
Yolk Recruitment
Cardiff · posted 20 August 2026
Location
Cardiff, Wales
Category
Legal
General Counsel | Financial Services
Cardiff Office/ Hybrid Working
I am working exclusively on behalf of a well-established UK financial services organisation seeking an experienced General Counsel.
This is a Board-facing leadership opportunity for an exceptional legal professional with significant experience operating within UK regulated financial services.
To be considered, you must have:
- Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales) with significant post-qualification experience.
- Extensive senior in-house legal experience within banking, building societies or financial institutions.
- Strong knowledge of the regulatory framework applicable to UK deposit-taking institutions, including PRA, FCA, SM&CR and Consumer Duty.
- Experience advising Boards and Executive Committees on complex legal, governance and strategic matters.
- A proven track record of leading legal support through organisational transformation.
- Strong corporate governance experience. Company Secretariat experience is advantageous.
Further information will be shared with suitably qualified candidates following an initial discussion.
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