Join us as a Commercial and Technology lawyer at Barclays where you will be part of our Global Commercial, Innovation and Technology (CIT) Legal team that provides a range of legal services and advice across the Barclays Group at the cutting edge of law, innovation and regulation.
You will advise on a range of commercial and technology agreement work-types - supplier, client and partner facing, including regulatory aspects, partnering with a variety of stakeholders including Barclays’ Procurement and Technology teams and front-line business teams. You will need to be a dynamic, qualified lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent in another comparable jurisdiction), with relevant post-qualification experience (in-house and/or private practice) and strong technical knowledge of and expertise in general commercial/technology
agreements, including experience in negotiating and advising on these agreements – for example, software licenses, hardware and software maintenance, SaaS and cloud services, sponsorship, professional services, data and index licensing and PoCs. (Experience in advising on these types of agreements as related to the financial services industry context will be an advantage but is not essential).
CIT values innovation and having a growth mindset and we have a supportive and inclusive culture that is designed to balance personal and professional demands and to bring the best out of our people.
Essential skills/Required Qualifications:
• Qualified lawyer with relevant experience working in the legal sector.
• Strong common law jurisdiction experience (English law or similar).
• Strong technical knowledge and experience reviewing drafting and negotiating commercial and technology agreements.
• Fluent English language (reading, writing, speaking and listening).
Location: Noida
Purpose of the role
To analyse and assess market trends, competitor landscape, and potential risks and opportunities to inform strategic decision-making.
Accountabilities
Development and presentation of compelling strategic recommendations to senior management, addressing key business challenges and opportunities.Monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of implemented strategies, recommending adjustments as needed.Communication of complex strategic information clearly and concisely to diverse stakeholders.Identification and assessment of potential risks associated with the bank's strategic plans and recommend mitigation strategies.Conducting in-depth research and analysis of internal and external data, including market trends, competitor analysis, and economic forecasts.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.