Legal Counsel Regulatory

Barclays

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Qualified lawyer with uk financial regulation experience
Confident navigating fca handbook and pra rulebook
Experience advising on consumer banking products
This role ensures consumer banking activities comply with applicable laws and manages associated legal and regulatory risks

Job Summary

  • This role ensures consumer banking activities comply with applicable laws and manages associated legal and regulatory risks.
  • The successful candidate will provide proactive legal advice on regulatory change, consumer protection, and risk management while representing the bank in legal proceedings.
  • Candidates must be qualified lawyers with specific experience in UK financial regulation and the ability to navigate the FCA Handbook and PRA Rulebook.

Matching Summary

This role ensures consumer banking activities comply with applicable laws and manages associated legal and regulatory risks.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Qualified lawyer with UK financial regulation experience
  • Confident navigating FCA Handbook and PRA Rulebook
  • Experience advising on consumer banking products
  • Knowledge of ring-fencing legislation and governance
  • Ability to advise at pace in regulated environments

Nice-to-have

  • Detailed knowledge of ESG and Consumer Duty frameworks
  • Experience with horizon scanning and transformation programmes
  • Strong stakeholder influencing and negotiating skills
  • Leadership behaviors aligned with Barclays values
  • Track record of delivering continuous improvements

Key Requirements

  • Qualified lawyer status required
  • UK financial regulation experience mandatory
  • Familiarity with FCA Handbook and PRA Rulebook
  • Experience in highly regulated financial services environment

Work Rights

Not specified

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