Job DescriptionPurpose of the roleTo ensure that consumer banking activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and to help the bank manage legal and regulatory risks associated with these activities.AccountabilitiesDevelopment and implementation of best practice legal strategies for risk management and compliance.Providing proactive legal advice and support to the consumer banking division on issues including regulatory compliance, change management, consumer protection, and risk management.Representing the bank in legal proceedings related to consumer banking, such as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations.Creating and reviewing legal documents to ensure compliance with laws and policies.Conducting legal research to stay updated on relevant laws and regulations.Developing and delivering training on legal and regulatory requirements.Identifying and advising on applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and ensuring they are reflected in policies and controls.Vice President ExpectationsContributing to strategy, requirements, and change recommendations; managing resources, budgets, and policies; ensuring continuous improvement.If managing a team, defining roles, planning for future needs, coaching employees, and leading specialists to influence operations.Demonstrating leadership behaviours: Listen & Be Authentic, Energise & Inspire, Align & Develop.For individual contributors, acting as a subject matter expert, guiding technical direction, leading assignments, and coaching less experienced staff.Advising senior stakeholders on impact and alignment across functions.Managing risks and strengthening controls.Understanding organizational functions to support business goals.Collaborating across areas to stay aligned with business strategies.Developing solutions through analytical thinking and research.Building relationships with stakeholders to achieve business outcomes using influencing skills.All colleagues are expected to embody Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and demonstrate the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, Drive.Join us as a Regulatory Lawyer within Barclays UK (BUK) Corporate Functions Legal, supporting legal oversight for various UK head office teams including COO, Finance, Treasury, Risk, Compliance, and the Board/CEO office.The team provides legal advice on laws and regulations, oversees regulatory change, and supports strategic initiatives and projects.To succeed, you should be a qualified lawyer with experience in financial regulation, able to navigate FCA and PRA rules, and familiar with working in a highly regulated financial institution.Desirable skills include experience with ringfencing, consumer banking products, and regulation.This role can be based in Birmingham, Northampton, or Glasgow.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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Regulatory Lawyer | Birmingham, UK