Solicitor

What do we offer you?
Solicitor - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
We have a hybrid working model, where you can work 60% from home, with the rest of your time being flexibly based at our new, sustainable head office in Leeds city centre, just 5 minutes' walk from the train station.
We offer a competitive rewards package including:
A generous colleague bonus up to 12%
Matched pension contributions up to 10%
26 days holiday, plus bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme of up to 5 days per annum
Development opportunities
2 volunteering days per year
Our friendly, supportive culture will help you be the best you can be now and in the future.
About the role
We're looking for Solicitor to join our Legal team at our Leeds head office for a 12 month fixed term contract.
As a Solicitor you will be delivering in-house legal support and advice for a number of different departments. You will be advising on the Society's savings and mortgage products, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and reviewing marketing literature and customer communications.
What will you bring to the role?
Qualified solicitor
Ideally experience of reviewing/drafting/negotiating commercial contracts and/or experience in providing regulatory advice, for example, in relation to MCOB or BCOB.
Good organisational and time management skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage own workload
Strong communication / interpersonal skills
Experience within Financial Services is preferable but not essential
Why choose Leeds Building Society?
Our business is centred around community, people and society. We are a truly Purpose-led organisation and we're embarking on an exciting period of transformation which is guided by our strong foundations and financial security. We love to give our colleagues the opportunity to thrive, encouraging them to take on challenges that meet the needs of our current and future members.
Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do and we're extremely proud of our Inclusive Employers Gold accreditation in 2023 and our three-star Best Companies accreditation in 2022 which recognises our world-class' levels of engagement.
Leeds Building Society is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us.
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