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Financial Services Regulatory Support Lawyer – Group Corporate and Treasury Legal (VP)

London, United Kingdom

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Date live: 30/04/2025

Business Area: Legal

Area of Expertise: Legal

Contract: Permanent

Reference Code: JR-0000045408

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Barclays Legal

Join the Legal team to protect Barclays, its employees, and its brands while ensuring global competitiveness and compliance with legal standards. Your responsibilities will include risk mitigation, managing strategic transactions, and overseeing business contracts.

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In this role, your primary focus will be to act as a knowledge lawyer to Barclay's Group Corporate and Treasury Legal (GCTL) team and to support the team in managing legal risk by developing and implementing a knowledge management strategy aligned to the team’s objectives and supporting the team in advising and managing legal risk arising from new laws, rules and regulations (LRRs).

GCTL is comprised of corporate, capital markets and prudential regulatory lawyers supporting Barclays Head Office functions including Finance, Treasury, Regulatory Policy, Risk, Investor Relations and Corporate Secretariat on managing legal risk in relation to general corporate law matters, financial reporting, capital markets transactions, regulatory capital, prudential regulation and other projects or legal issues of group-wide significance.

More specifically, the key accountabilities include:

  • Monitoring legal and market developments and advising the team on risk, trends and key changes
  • Demonstrating, promoting and overseeing best practice for knowledge capture, curation and dissemination
  • Producing analysis and updates for internal briefings
  • Designing and delivering, and supporting team members in the preparation and delivery of, training to the business
  • Leading the development and delivery of the team’s knowledge plan and strategy to support stakeholder priorities
  • Collaboration with legal tech, innovation and project management teams to drive efficiencies
  • Supporting the capture and sharing of knowhow across teams through platforms and process improvements
  • Working closely with team members to co-ordinate subject matter expertise input on deliverables to support the maintenance and development of a global LRR inventory
  • Supporting team members in ensuring that LRRs are effectively allocated to, and adequately reflected within, relevant policies, standards and controls
  • Close coordination with the Central Legal Team maintaining the global LRR inventory, and with Risk and Compliance colleagues involved in the management of the legal risk framework
  • Engaging with internal and external legal colleagues, business stakeholders and second line of defence.   

To be successful in this role you should have:

  • Previous experience working as a senior lawyer or knowledge lawyer or equivalent, with experience across a broad range of the areas covered by the GCTL team, with a willingness to adapt and upskill on any less familiar areas.

  • Experience of advising on financial services regulation, with advice on corporate matters, public disclosure and securities issuance also beneficial, alongside an understanding of parallel US legal and regulatory requirements and have a proven track record of using these skills in an advisory capacity.

Other highly valued skills include:

  • PSL (Professional Support Lawyer) background would be preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to analyse complex issues and present the analysis and recommendations in a clear and concise way for all stakeholders
  • Sound judgement
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Collaborative and enthusiastic team player
  • Highly proactive, organised and resourceful
  • Capable of delivering creative solutions in high pressure situations

This is a permanent role based in London.

Purpose of the role

To ensure that the bank’s corporate and corporate governance (including public disclosures). Creation and periodic review of Legal documents in accordance with contractual arrangements policy. 

Accountabilities

  • Development and implementation of best practice legal strategies for risk management and compliance.
  • Legal advice and support to the bank on a wide range of legal issues, including disclosure and financial reporting, company and corporate law issues, corporate governance, Group Treasury securities issuances and programmes, regulatory capital, recovery and resolution planning and disclosures and contractual arrangements with financial utility providers.
  • Representation of the bank in legal proceedings related to company and corporate legislation and regulatory requirements, Barclays’ public disclosures, Group Treasury securities issuances and programmes, recovery and resolution planning and disclosures regulatory capital and network management, such as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations, working together with other internal teams as appropriate.
  • Creation and review of legal documents such as public disclosures, results announcements, securities offering documents, contracts, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Legal research and analysis to stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the bank's corporate and corporate governance, public disclosure, financial reporting, Group Treasury securities issuances, recovery and resolution planning, regulatory capital and network management activities.
  • Developing and delivering training programmes to educate employees on legal and regulatory requirements related to corporate and company law issues, corporate governance, treasury securities issuances, recovery and resolution planning, regulatory capital and network management.
  • Pro-active identification, communication, and provision of legal advice on applicable laws, rules and regulations (LRRs). Keeping up to date with regards to changes to LRRs in the relevant coverage area. Ensuring that LRRs are effectively allocated to, and adequately reflected within, the relevant policies, standards and controls.

Vice President Expectations

  • To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures..
  • If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements..
  • If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others..
  • OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions..
  • Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment.
  • Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.
  • Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.
  • Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.
  • Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.
  • Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
  • Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.
  • Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Barclays welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments (accommodations) are put in place to allow for a fair and inclusive recruitment process. For more information and how to request one, please review Adjustments to the recruitment process.

We’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 39 countries and employing around 100,000 people across the world, we help communities, individuals and businesses thrive. And we’ve created financial solutions and technology that the world now takes for granted. A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance.

To find out more about Barclays' strategy please click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.

This is Barclays London

Our global HQ is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district. There are over 10,000 colleagues here – a hugely diverse workforce made up of the world’s best financial and tech talent. If you love the buzz of city life, this is the place to be.

Cycle or run to work? We’ve got everything you need – from cycle hire and parking areas to new showering and changing facilities.

CoSpace is our drop-in co-working space, where networks are built, problems are solved collectively and our community is strengthened.

Our Wellness Suite includes a well-equipped gym and exercise studios, and provides personal training sessions and massage therapy.

Our new trading floors enhance communication, integrate sustainability, and support health and wellbeing through innovative design and British-sourced furniture.

This is Barclays London

Our global HQ is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district. There are over 10,000 colleagues here – a hugely diverse workforce made up of the world’s best financial and tech talent. If you love the buzz of city life, this is the place to be.

Supporting active commuters

Cycle or run to work? We’ve got everything you need – from cycle hire and parking areas to new showering and changing facilities.

Time to connect

CoSpace is our drop-in co-working space, where networks are built, problems are solved collectively and our community is strengthened.

Wellbeing in focus

Our Wellness Suite includes a well-equipped gym and exercise studios, and provides personal training sessions and massage therapy.

Advanced trading floors

Our new trading floors enhance communication, integrate sustainability, and support health and wellbeing through innovative design and British-sourced furniture.

Multicultural ERGs at Barclays

Be you. Be valued. Belong.

We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings, believing our differences make us stronger and drive success. Our colleague networks offer connection, support, and growth, while our "This is Me" series shares the unique stories of our colleagues. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Barclays values you for who you are and ensures you truly belong.

You can learn more about our commitment to our colleague on our DE&I page.  

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Application Process

Your application

We’ll ask for information about you, your CV and cover letter.

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Your assessment

Covering your behaviours and ability at work.

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Your interview

Exploring your past experiences and skills.

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Next step

We’ll request additional information so that you can complete our screening process

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Working flexibly

We’re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. If you'd like to explore flexible working arrangements, please discuss this with the hiring manager. Your request will be reviewed in-line with the requirements of the role/business needs of the team.

Hybrid working

We have a structured approach to hybrid working, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days, as set by the business area. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.

Barclays is built on an international scale.

Our geographic reach, our wide variety of functions, businesses, roles and locations reflect the rich diversity of our worldwide customer base. All of which means we offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience.
And the chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues, including some of the very best minds in banking, finance, technology and business. Throughout, we’ll encourage you to embrace mobility, exploring every part of our operations as you build your career.

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Be you. Be valued. Belong.

We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings, believing our differences make us stronger and drive success. Our colleague networks offer connection, support, and growth, while our "This is Me" series shares the unique stories of our colleagues. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Barclays values you for who you are and ensures you truly belong.

You can learn more about our commitment to our colleague on our DE&I page.  

Learn more