Banking was broken – so we decided to fix it. Fast technology, fair service and honest values. All at the tap of a phone, all the time. We built Britain's first digital bank. One hard-won banking licence later, we set about giving people a new way to spend, save and manage their money (and take better care of the planet, too). We're changing banking for good. Back then, we were obsessed with unravelling the knotty world of finance and solving people's problems rather than selling them stuff. Over four million accounts (and four account types!). Headquartered in London with offices in Cardiff, Dublin, Manchester and Southampton. Recommended Provider and Britain's Best Banking Brand. From our approach to working together and sustainability to how we build our products, our decisions need to make the world – and Starling – a better place to be. Everyone at Starling is essential to our mission, which is really quite simple: to solve our customer's problems – and build the best bank in the world! And now we're providing Starling to other banks, via a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) proposition through our subsidiary Engine, using the proprietary technology platform that it uses to power our own bank. We are looking for a senior employment lawyer to support the business on all contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The role will report directly to the team's Group Head of Employment Legal. Advising the People team and, sometimes, the wider business on all aspects of employment law, including on employment related regulatory issues such as the application of the SMCR and FCA's Code of Conduct;Delivering and managing legal support to the Group throughout the entire employee life cycle, including policy, hiring (including executive service agreements), dismissals, grievances and appeals, disciplinaries, settlement agreements and employment status matters;Delivering and managing legal support to the corporate and commercial legal functions, including on the application of TUPE;Advising on regulatory issues associated with financial services and banking;Managing international projects for Engine by Starling, either in EMEA or globally, including working with external counsel;Working with the Group's Reward team to advise on compensation arrangements, including on the operation of malus and clawback, deferred compensation arrangements and remuneratIon policies;Managing multiple projects and supporting colleagues to ensure business and enterprise-wide initiatives are executed in a timely and accurate manner;Providing employment law training to the People team and wider business; RequirementsExcellent legal training and 6-10 years' PQE gained at a law firm and/or in-house;Very strong technical employment law experience;Experience of banking and financial services; Experience handling regulatory issues in the context of the SMCR, conduct, remuneration matters, and regulatory inquiries; In-house experience in financial services would be preferred, but is not essential for the right candidate. Benefits25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you)An extra day's holiday for your birthdayAnnual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off16 hours paid volunteering time a yearSalary sacrifice, company enhanced pension schemeLife insurance at 4x your salaryPrivate Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and PelotonGenerous family-friendly policiesPerkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perksAccess to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Salary Sacrificed Gym partnershipsAbout UsYou may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking – and that starts with our brilliant team. Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Job SummaryID: 7868014AFBDepartment: Corporate Functions, Legal
Legal Counsel (Home based) in London employer: Starling Bank
At Engine by Starling, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions innovation and collaboration within the banking technology sector. Our flexible working culture, generous benefits including 33 days of holiday and private medical insurance, and commitment to employee growth create a supportive environment where legal professionals can thrive. Located in a dynamic and rapidly growing company, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
