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Corporate Attorney / Litigation Attorney in London, London

Barclays Bank PLC Mar 26,2015 Location England London London
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In-House

Attorney

Corporate

Litigation

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

6-8 yrs required

Profile

Legal Counsel – Corporate & Litigation Duties: Evaluating, monitoring and controlling Credit Risk to ensure comprehensive and effective control and independent challenge to support in its commercial objectives. Risk role is to independently quantify the appropriate level of risk for the client, for the firm and for our shareholders, applying appropriate governance and control to ensure the right decisions are made using accurate calculation, assessment and recording of exposure and risk. Central support for Credit Portfolio (Corporate & Wealth) & Business Analyst providing MI/Packs that allow PCB Risk Oversight of the Portfolios and Control Environment. To advise on and manage claims and potential claims by or against the Bank with a particular emphasis on criminal litigation and financial crime risk issues. To advise on and manage internal and external investigations. To help to ensure the delivery of functionally excellent litigation and investigations services. Direct, oversee and supervise litigation matters, internal and external Barclays investigations on an individual and portfolio basis. Advise on and manage financial crime risk issues. Liaise with and report to other members of the Legal Function and business stakeholders, as appropriate, in relation to investigations and litigation case management and the management of financial crime risk. Where providing these litigation and investigation services: manage the provision of external support; strictly maintain cost and budgeting discipline in external service purchasing; drive performance in the resolution of legal issues; and co-ordinate the development of processes, policies, and procedures designed to reduce legal and regulatory risk. Ensure on-line case management system is kept up to date in relation to investigations case portfolio management and assist with the provision of monthly reports to Cluster heads and other key stakeholders. Contribute to the development of a 'community practice', including developing shared expertise, professional standards, and team practices and procedures. Contribute to the development and delivery of training. Keep up to date on new legal developments, undertake on-going legal research, and attend external seminars. Develop effective relationships with other members of Litigation, Investigations & Enforcement team and the legal function generally. Manage stakeholder expectations in relation to case management, including providing proactive updates and reporting of developments. Help to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

Qualification and Experience

Requirements: English Qualified lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister, Legal Executive or equivalent), with 6-8 years’ experience of: Managing internal investigations; Managing financial crime investigations and enforcement actions; general banking law; Handling regulatory and enforcement agency requests and UK court orders; and legal and regulatory requirements in relation to anti-money laundering/terrorist financing, the proceeds of crime, bribery and corruption and the law of international financial sanctions. Preferred 2:1 honours or better degree. Previous experience working in-house within the financial services industry, or for a significant regional, national or City of London law firm. Understanding of the requirements of legal risk management in a financial institution. Excellent communicator, written and oral – clear and calm, gravitas. Strong presentation skills. Influencing and negotiations skills. Ability to bring people along. Ability to take legal decisions autonomously and without undue supervision or intervention of line management. Ability to conduct legal / regulatory negotiations. Business competence with general, innovative, and commercial awareness, and ability to contribute in legal terms to group objectives. Good interpersonal skills. Personal effectiveness and time management. Technological proficiency. Ability to undertake effective law firm and stakeholder relationship management. Ability to undertake project management.

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