Private Bank & Wealth Management Platform Lawyer

Barclays UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial institution as a Private Bank & Wealth Management Lawyer, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations while managing legal risks. Collaborate across jurisdictions, support product development, and handle complex client matters. This role is pivotal in advising on legal strategies and maintaining the integrity of banking services.

Qualifications

• Qualified in the UK or equivalent commonwealth jurisdiction.
• Knowledge of legal risk governance, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on investment, credit, and banking products/services.
• Develop and implement legal strategies to manage compliance risks.
• Conduct legal research to stay updated on relevant laws and regulations.

Skills

Financial Services Regulatory Lawyer

Legal Risk Governance

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Solutions-oriented

Education

Qualified Solicitor in the UK

Job description

Join us as a Private Bank & Wealth Management Lawyer at Barclays. The primary purpose of the role is to provide legal and regulatory coverage for the Private Bank & Wealth Management’s (PBWM) business in the UK and Singapore. The PBWM business offers banking, credit, and investment services to retail and institutional clients across multiple jurisdictions.

The successful candidate will need to:

1. Work collaboratively across multiple jurisdictions, supporting the launch of PBWM’s Singapore platform;
2. Assist with the development and enhancement of PBWM products and services;
3. Support the resolution of complex client complaints;
4. Engage on regulatory matters related to PBWM; and
5. Work with internal and external counsel on cross-border questions concerning marketing and sales of PBWM products and services.

Essential skills/Basic qualifications:

• Financial Services Regulatory Lawyer or Solicitor, qualified in the UK or an equivalent commonwealth jurisdiction;
• Knowledge of legal risk governance, policies, and procedures;
• Solutions-oriented and resilient in challenging situations.

Additional valued skills include:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work effectively in a team and build trust with colleagues and stakeholders.

Assessment may include key skills such as risk management, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital and technological expertise.

This role is based in Manchester.

Purpose of the role

Ensure activities in the PBWM division comply with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and help manage legal and reputational risks.

Accountabilities

• Develop and implement legal strategies to manage compliance risks;
• Provide legal advice on investment, credit, and banking products/services;
• Represent the bank in legal proceedings related to PBWM activities;
• Create and review legal documents to ensure compliance and maintain documentation;
• Conduct legal research to stay updated on relevant laws and regulations;
• Develop and deliver training on legal and regulatory requirements;
• Proactively advise on applicable laws, regulations, and policies, ensuring effective reflection in policies and controls.

Vice President Expectations

• Contribute to strategy, requirements, and policy development; manage resources and budgets; drive continuous improvement;
• If managing a team, define roles, plan for future needs, and lead performance and development efforts;
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors such as listening, inspiring, aligning, and developing others;
• As an individual contributor, serve as a subject matter expert, guide technical direction, and mentor less experienced staff;
• Advise senior stakeholders on impact and strategic alignment;
• Manage risks and strengthen controls;
• Collaborate across functions to support business strategies;
• Develop solutions through analytical and interpretative thinking;
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

All colleagues are expected to embody Barclays' Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and to uphold the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive.