Italian Structured Products EME Advisory Lawyer

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London seeks an Italian Structured Products EME Advisory Lawyer. This role involves providing legal advice, ensuring compliance with laws, and managing legal risks in the Markets division. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in structured finance products and fluency in Italian. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in Italy with understanding of the Italian structure.
• Ability to be effective in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement legal strategies for compliance with laws.
• Provide legal advice and support to business units in the Markets division.
• Conduct legal research and provide training on legal requirements.

Skills

Fluent in Italian

Extensive experience with Structured Finance Products

Ability to communicate technical analysis clearly

Education

Italian Qualified lawyer

Job description

As an Italian Structured Products EME Advisory Lawyer, you will provide legal advice and support to the business units in the Markets division on matters arising from the relevant products/services provided by the Structured Notes Team. You will have regular exposure to securities regulators, external law firms, business managers, and colleagues in other teams (Treasury, Wealth, etc.).

To be successful, you should have experience with:

• Fluent in Italian, written and verbal
• Subject Matter Expert / Extensive experience with Structured Finance Products, focusing on the Markets Division
• Italian Qualified Lawyer
• Experience working in Italy with an understanding of the Italian legal structure

Highly valued skills include:

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Strong commercial attitude and passion for performance improvement
• Ability to communicate technical legal advice clearly to both legal and non-legal audiences, orally and in writing

This role is based in London.

Purpose of the role

Ensure compliance of the Markets division activities with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and help manage legal risks.

Accountabilities

1. Develop and implement legal strategies to ensure compliance
2. Provide legal advice to the business units on relevant products/services
3. Support legal proceedings related to the Markets business units
4. Create and review legal documents, maintaining templates for the division
5. Conduct legal research on changes in laws and regulations
6. Develop and deliver legal and regulatory training programs
7. Identify and communicate legal risks, ensuring they are reflected in policies and controls

Vice President Expectations

1. Contribute to strategy, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement
2. If managing a team, define roles, plan for future needs, and oversee performance and development
3. Demonstrate leadership behaviors: Listen, Inspire, Align, Develop
4. For individual contributors, serve as a subject matter expert and guide technical direction
5. Advise stakeholders and manage risks effectively
6. Lead by example in risk management and control enhancement
7. Collaborate across functions to align business strategies
8. Develop innovative solutions through analytical thinking and research
9. Build and maintain stakeholder relationships using influencing skills

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