Barclays
Commercial and Technology Lawyer - AVP
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Commercial and Technology Lawyer - AVP
Commercial and Technology Lawyer AVP – Global Commercial, Innovation & Technology (CIT) Legal Team
Join us as a Commercial and Technology Lawyer AVP at Barclays, where you’ll be part of our Global Commercial, Innovation and Technology (CIT) Legal team, providing specialist legal services and strategic advice across the Barclays Group in areas at the cutting edge of law, innovation, and regulation.
About the Role
This role is integral to ensuring the bank complies with all applicable laws and regulations while managing legal and reputational risks associated with commercial contracts, innovation, technology, data licensing, sponsorship, and service activities.
You will develop and implement best practice legal strategies, offer regulatory and compliance advice, negotiate and review high-volume and high-value contracts, and proactively identify and communicate legal and regulatory risks.
Accountabilities
You will be responsible for delivering the following key duties:
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Legal Strategy & Risk Management:
- Develop and implement best practice legal strategies to manage risk and compliance across CIT Areas.
- Advise and support Barclays’ business units on regulatory compliance, technology and innovation strategy, sponsorship, data licensing, and contract negotiation.
- Lead and represent the bank in legal proceedings, arbitration, and regulatory investigations related to CIT Areas.
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Legal documento & Contracts:
- Creation, drafting, and review of legal agreements, licenses, and contracts for commercial services, technology, software, data, real estate, sponsorship, and other legal documents.
- Ensure all agreements and procedures meet applicable laws and regulations.
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Compliance & Regulations:
- Conduct legal research and analysis to track changes in laws, regulations, and Leslie Rules and Regulations (LRRs) that may impact Barclays.
- Collaborate with Barclays’ Procurement, Technology, and Business Teams to ensure alignment with evolving policies.
- Develop and deliver training programmes on legal and regulatory requirements for employees.
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- Risk Management & Advocacy:
- Proactively identify and communicate legal risks and advises on proactive risk mitigation.
- Contribute to policy development and ensure LRRs are effectively reflected in relevant controls.
Requirements
Essential Criteria
√ A qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal professional (UK or equivalent jurisdiction) with senior-level post-qualification experience (both in-house and private practice are highly valued).
√ Demonstrated experience advising on:
- Commercial and technology agreements, including:
- Supply, client, and partner-facing contracts
- Software licencing, hardware maintenance, SaaS projects, cloud contracts
- Data licensing, professional services, sponsorship agreements
- Proofs of Concepts (PoCs) and innovation-led contracts
√ Experience in:
- Managing legal risks in compliance with organisational policies and standards.
- Embedding better risk management practices across business divisions.
- Independent case management with various stakeholders, including Procurement, Technology, and Front-Line Business Teams.
√ Strong collaborative mindset – ability to partner with colleagues to achieve the goals of the CIT, legal function, and wider Barclays organisation.
Highly Desirable (Commercial Advantage)
✱ Understanding of financial services regulation, including:
- Outsourcing arrangements
- Ring-fencing requirements
- Appointed Representatives (AE) regime
- Operational recovery and resolution-based compliance
✱ Success may be judged on key critical skills, such as:
- Risk and controls management
- Change and transformation
- Business acumen and strategic thinking
- Digital and technology-specific insights
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Location & Flexibility
This role can be based in Birmingham, Manchester, or Glasgow, with remote work options to be discussed.
AVP Level Expectations
Leadership & Influence
- Influence decision-making and contribute to policy development across departments.
- Set clear objectives, mentor, and coach team members to achieve exceptional standards.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to support business strategy and risk management.
Strategic & Operational Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver on complex assignments under tight deadlines, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Represent Barclays in high-stakes legal proceedings, arbitrations, and regulatory matters.
- Develop new controls, governance frameworks, and escalation pathways to mitigate risk.
- Develop and implement proactive change programmes for risk mitigation, regulatory alignment, and transformation.
Behavioural Leadership (LEAD Behaviours for People Leaders)
If managing teams, demonstrate: ✔ L – Listen and be authentic ✔ E – Energise and inspire ✔ A – Align across the enterprise ✔ D – Develop others
(If an individual contributor,同じaminergic guidance and strategic direction to projects/assignments)
Stakeholder Management
- Influence stakeholders to drive compliance and strategic alignment.
- Gather and analyse complex data to support cross-functional risk assessment.
- Operate with empathy and confidentiality in sensitive situations.
Barclays Values & Mindset
All colleagues are expected to uphold:
- Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence & Stewardship – our ethical and moral compass.
- The Barclays Mindset: to Empower, Challenge, and Drive – the operating framework for behaviour.
(This role is a great fit if you value precision, collaboration, and a ""drive-to-excellence"" mindset.)
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