Equity Derivatives Lawyer

Barclays Business Banking; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Equity Derivatives Lawyer to provide essential legal support for its Structured and Strategic Equity Derivatives businesses. This pivotal role involves advising on transactions, navigating regulatory changes, and developing legal strategies to ensure compliance. As a Vice President, you will engage with senior stakeholders, manage risks, and foster cross-functional collaboration to support business objectives. This position offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in equity derivatives while embodying core values of respect, integrity, and excellence within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with strong knowledge of equity derivatives products.
• Experience in private practice or in-house legal teams within finance.

Responsibilities

• Develop legal strategies to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Provide legal advice to the Markets division on relevant products.

Skills

Equity Derivatives Knowledge

Legal Compliance

Regulatory Changes Awareness

Analytical Thinking

Education

Qualified Lawyer in England and Wales

Law Degree

Job description

Join us as an Equity Derivatives Lawyer at Barclays Business Banking. In this role, you will provide legal support for the Structured and Strategic Equity Derivatives businesses, advising on transactions, regulatory changes, and strategic priorities.

To succeed, you should be a qualified lawyer in England and Wales, New York, or a Commonwealth jurisdiction, with strong knowledge of equity derivatives products and experience gained in private practice or in-house legal teams within finance.

The role is based in London and involves:

1. Developing legal strategies to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
2. Providing legal advice to the Markets division on relevant products and services.
3. Representing the bank in legal proceedings related to the Markets business units.
4. Creating and reviewing legal documents and maintaining templates.
5. Conducting legal research on regulatory changes.
6. Developing training programs on legal and regulatory requirements.
7. Proactively advising on legal risks and ensuring effective reflection of laws in policies and controls.

As a Vice President, you will:

1. Advise senior stakeholders on impact and alignment.
2. Manage risks and strengthen controls.
3. Demonstrate leadership in risk management and control adherence.
4. Collaborate across functions to support business strategies.
5. Develop innovative solutions through analytical thinking.
6. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

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