Deputy General Counsel, Commercial Banking Greater Birmingham, United Kingdom Area

The Company is seeking a Deputy General Counsel for its Commercial Banking business. The successful candidate will lead a large legal team, providing comprehensive legal support to the commercial banking business. This includes being the principal specialist legal adviser to the CEO and the OpCo, managing legal risks, and ensuring integrated legal support with global legal teams. The role also involves leading the implementation of AI and other digital initiatives for legal, as well as horizon-scanning the UK regulatory landscape. The Deputy General Counsel will be a trusted adviser, a senior member of the legal leadership team, and will operate as a key business partner, managing senior stakeholders and providing cost-effective legal services. Applicants for the Deputy General Counsel position should be qualified and experienced lawyers with a strong background in commercial banking, particularly in the areas of lending, GPS, and GTS. Experience in the UK regulatory landscape, digital strategy, transformation, and AI is advantageous. The role requires strong leadership, people management, and communication skills, as well as the ability to be a strategic and commercial thinker. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, collaborative, and pragmatic professional, capable of managing a high-performing team and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders. The position is classified as a Material Risk Taker role for regulatory purposes.

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HSBC