Markets Legal Global Contract Services – Knowledge & Data Team

Join us as a Markets Legal Global Contract Services – Knowledge & Data Teammember of the Knowledge & Data Team within the Markets Legal master agreement negotiation team (Global Contract Services) in Pune, India.  Members of the Knowledge & Data Team provide daily support to the broader Global Contract Services team and other internal stakeholders by :

(1) Reviewing final agreements for completeness.

(2) Extracting relevant legal and business data points.

(3) Assisting with counterparty diligence and execution of master agreements.

(4) Managing management information.

(5) Storing legal documents in Barclays’ central document repository.  

The Knowledge & Data Team maintain controls to ensure that data elements captured from trading documentation accurately flow to downstream consumers, all regulatory requirements in relation to record retention are satisfied and requirements of the Chief Data Office with respect to critical data points are met. Other duties include efficiently answering queries, data analysis & remediation, production of reporting and ad hoc project work as needed.  This is an exciting opportunity to join the largest team within Barclays Legal.

To be successful as a Markets Legal Global Contract Services – Knowledge & Data Team member of the PCC Team, you should have:

• Experience with data management and analysis, document management systems and managing document repositories

• Ability to navigate various IT systems used by the Legal function

• Experience assisting with various research, remediation and ad hoc projects

• Strong organization and communication skills

• We need somebody who is flexible to work UK hours.

Basic/Essential Qualifications

• Tertiary/University or bachelor’s degree (LLB or equivalent) preferred .

• Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role will be based out of Pune.

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.

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• 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 develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

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.