Legal Counsel – Payments AVP

Job title:

Legal Counsel – Payments AVP

Company

Barclays

Job description

The following apply button and save job button is for a sticky navigation bar. As such this is duplicated for presentation purposes. Save for LaterBirmingham, England Save for LaterDate live: Oct. 08, 2024Business Area: LegalArea of Expertise: LegalReference Code: JR-0000016154Contract: PermanentWhere will you be located?Take a look at the map to see what’s nearby. Train stations & bus stops, gyms, restaurants and more.Join us as a Legal Counsel Payments AVP at Barclays.  The Global Payments Legal team is responsible for all legal advice relating to payments activity across Barclays, which is one of the most comprehensive payments businesses in the UK. The team supports colleagues across Barclays on projects and new products, works on transactions with clients and strategic partners and advises on legal risk.ÂThe main purpose of this role is to support the transactional part of the Barclaycard Payments division in Barclays Transaction Banking, where you will draft and negotiate contracts with customers and strategic partners in relation to payment acceptance and commercial card products. This is an excellent role for someone looking to develop their in-house career with a focus on a growing and dynamic sector. You would have the support, training and resources of a global organisation behind you to help you maximise your potential.Key skills required for this role include:

• Paralegal or recently qualified lawyer or other similar background.
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage high volume of work.

Other highly valued skills include:

• Experience working within financial services industry (desired but not essential).

You may be assessed on 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 can be based in Birmingham or NorthhamptonPurpose of the roleTo ensure that the payment activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and to help the bank manage legal risks associated with these activities.ÂAccountabilities

• Development and implementation of best practice legal strategies for risk management and compliance.
• Legal advice and support to the bank’s payments-related activities including merchant acquiring, card issuance, cross currency payments, payment systems and mobile payments.
• Representation of the bank in legal proceedings related to payment services, such as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations.
• Creation and review of legal documents such as payment services agreements, cardholder agreements, and other payment-related agreements to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and, where relevant, negotiate with counterparties.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• 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.More about working at BarclaysWorking in UKBarclays offices across the UK are designed to be places where our people can come together to do their best work, surrounded by excellent facilities for both work and leisure. These are warm, diverse, supportive communities in some of the UK’s best locations, where everyone can thrive.Hybrid WorkingOur approach to hybrid working ensures there’s the right balance of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, as required for each role. For business areas that offer a hybrid working experience, this will be in a structured way, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days of the week. Some roles may require full onsite working. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager.We continue to embed and review our hybrid working environment and remain in a phase of testing and learning. This means that working arrangements could change, with reasonable notice, to align with the needs of our business.Reasonable AdjustmentsBarclays 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 reviewWorking FlexiblyWe’re committed to providing an inclusive culture and environment, that recognises and supports ways to balance your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. Providing the opportunity for all our employees globally to work flexibly empowers each of us to work in a way that suits our lives, as well as enabling us to better service our customers’ and clients’ needs.Our approach to working flexibly is designed to support you to balance your life and to accommodate diverse needs, whilst still allowing us to meet our business needs. If you’d like to request a flexible working arrangement, please discuss this with your hiring manager.How to ApplyWe’re committed to providing a supportive and simplified experience for our candidates throughout the application and assessment process. Here, you will find information about what to expect and some guidance around your assessment and interview.While the application process depends on the role, there are some constant steps, which are;Step 1 – Your application
Step 2 – Your assessment
Step 3 – Your interview
Step 4 – Next stepsWe aim to create an inclusive work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please click to learn more.Find out more informationDiversity & InclusionBarclays offers a diverse, inclusive and engaged culture. A place where people can bring their whole selves to work and be respected for who they are, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community.
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.Right to workBarclays 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.Share jobThe Barclays WayThis is the spirit of Barclays. It’s why we exist, what we believe and how we behave. But most importantly, it’s how we make decisions, take action and get things done.PurposeWorking together for a better financial future.ValuesWe believe great talent RISES. It acts with Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship.MindsetWe discover our full potential through our desire to Empower, Challenge and Drive each other.More contentRelated JobsBirmingham (United Kingdom), Greater Manchester (United Kingdom), Glasgow (United Kingdom)

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Location

Birmingham – Northampton

Job date

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 01:09:12 GMT

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