Job description

Join us as an AVP Country Coverage India at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence

You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences
To be successful as a AVP Country Coverage India, you should have experience with:
Drafting and negotiation of bespoke contracts and other transactional documents
Development and maintenance of standard templates
Input to and preparations of cases for legal opinion
Review of and input to legal opinions and enforceability memoranda
Discussion on and input to transaction structures within the Legal function and with Business and other functional stakeholders
Assessment of relevant regulatory frameworks
Tracking relevant regulatory and legal developments (statutory and case law)
Analysing the same and preparing relevant summaries for internal dissemination and assessment and application
Amending and updating contractual terms to appropriately reflect regulatory and legal developments
Engaging with panel law firms on the organisations interaction with them
Advising functions and businesses on legal matters associated with their remits e g, Operations, Sourcing and Procurement)
Assisting with responses to regulatory authorities and investigative and law enforcement agencies
Assisting with the management of litigation and disputes
Maintaining and updating internal document repositories
Handling matters and aspects associated with the above
Acting in an effective, and impactful manner

Qualification, Capabilities And Skills

Law degree and membership in jurisdictional organization
Candidates must be in compliance with all relevant licensing requirements including the requirements of the jurisdiction where the role will be located prior to commencement of employment
Minimum of 7-8 years of experience in legal practice
Banking and financing transaction experience is a must
Fluent in written and spoken English, with excellent English writing and oral communication skills
Being a team player who can collaborate and communicate effectively with attorneys and business stakeholders and control functions (for example, Compliance and Credit Risk)
Have a strong analytical thinker who is detail-oriented, practical and skilled at issue-spotting and problem-solving
Be a self-starter who is able to work collaboratively in a high performing team, takes ownership of responsibilities and projects, is results-oriented and flexible
Having the ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced, complex business environment
Job location is Mumbai

Purpose of the role

To ensure that the operations in the country or region are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and to help the bank manage legal and reputational risks associated with these activities

Accountabilities

Development and implementation of best practice legal strategies for risk management and compliance
Legal advice and support to the bank's country coverage teams on a wide range of legal issues, including regulatory compliance, risk management, project management and transactional matters
Representation of the bank in legal proceedings related to its operations in the country or region, such as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations
Creation and review of legal documents such as loan agreements, security documents, and other financing documents 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 operations in the country or region
Developing and delivering training programmes to educate employees on legal and regulatory requirements related to the bank's operations in the country or region
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
Assistant Vice President Expectations
To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness
Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions
Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function
Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
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 lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments
They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes
Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues
Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done
Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function
Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy
Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc)
to solve problems creatively and effectively
Communicate complex information
Complex information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience
Influence or convince stakeholders 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.

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