Job Description

About the role

We're seeking a dynamic and impactful

Head of Legal - Group

to join our senior leadership team.

This is a high-profile role for a seasoned legal professional who can confidently operate across multiple levels of the organisation.



You'll work closely with the Group General Counsel, overseeing the day-to-day management of legal matters and deputising at executive meetings across the new Group. This role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and the ability to influence at the highest level.



This role involves leading a high-performing legal team, fostering collaboration and strong stakeholder engagement, and delivering strategic legal advice aligned with business goals. It also includes direct management of specialist legal areas.



You'll also oversee legal advice across the Society and the Bank entities, working closely with the Head of Legal Operations.



This is a fast-paced and highly regulated environment, with expectation of making bold, data-driven decisions that drive performance and deliver measurable results. Ideally suitable for someone who has strategic mindset, strong commercial judgement, and the willingness to rethink traditional methods.

Our benefits include:

28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays and a holiday buy/sell scheme Annual discretionary bonus scheme Personal pension with matched contributions Life assurance (6 times annual salary) You're entitled to a company car allowance Private Medical Insurance

Location

: Coventry and Manchester

Find out more about the fantastic benefits of joining Coventry Building Society

here

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We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications




About you

Partner with enterprise leaders and the Group Executive to deliver shared goals. We're seeking a humble, empathetic, and values-led leader with strong stakeholder management skills and a collaborative approach.

To be successful in this role it's essential you have:

Significant experience as a Head of Legal or Deputy GC within the regulated Financial Services sector, with experience of retail banking Appropriate professional qualifications and experience expected of a senior lawyer Experienced in the organisation and management of legal teams Exceptional technical knowledge, skills and experience regarding all relevant legislation, regulations, rules and codes impacting Legal advisory in the Financial Services sector Resilient record of supervising and managing a legal team and delivering effective legal advisory work in a pressured Financial Services environment Skilled and experienced at building strong relationships and credibility with all stakeholders, at Exec and Board level in particular and within the wider organisation.

Desirable

Building Society sector knowledge. About us

We're one of the largest building societies in the UK and we share a mutual goal across our branches and our offices to improve the lives of others.



We're officially recognised as a 'Great Place to Work' and our benefits go beyond basic pay, with a discretionary bonus scheme, a culture of reward and recognition and comprehensive support for wellbeing.



At the beginning of the year, The Co-operative Bank officially became part of our Group. Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customers, and colleagues.



We're serious about equality, of race, age, faith, disability, and sexual orientation and we celebrate diversity. By working together, we know you'll build more than just a career with us.



All together, better.

Flexibility and why it matters

We understand the need for flexibility, so wherever possible, we'll consider alternative working patterns. Have a chat with us before you apply to see what the possibilities are for this role.

Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer

We're proud to offer an interview or assessment to every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As part of the application process, disabled applicants can opt in for the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. If there are ever occasions where it is not practicable to interview all candidates that meet the essential criteria, such as when we receive a high number of applications, we commit to interviewing disabled candidates who best meet the minimum essential and desirable criteria.




Location



Coventry-Binley Business Park