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Salary*Please note this vacancy will close on Friday 19th April*
What do we offer you?
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
- Colleague Mortgage and Saver products
- 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 Trainee Solicitor to join our Legal team in our Leeds Head Office.
As a Trainee Solicitor you will be assisting in the delivery of in-house legal services with the support of our Head of Legal Services and Senior Solicitor Manager. You will be providing legal and regulatory advice and support as well as undertaking the requisite training and development in role to qualify as a solicitor at the end of the training contract period.
What will you bring to the role?
We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Law Degree (minimum 2:1).
- Successfully completed the (LPC) Legal Practice Course.
- Legal and/or regulatory experience within a financial service setting preferred but not essential.
- Regulatory experience (specifically dealing with MCOB, ICOBs, COBS and BCOBs) would be preferred.
- The ability to review legal and regulatory documentation and translate into an easy-to-understand narrative.
- Strong attention to detail, good organisational and time management skills.
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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