Description
We are seeking a Vice President to join our Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategic Transactions (MAST) Legal team at Barclays.
The successful candidate will ensure that the principal / own-account merger and acquisition and minority investment activities, as well as corporate reorganisations, are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement best practice legal strategies to identify and manage compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
- Provide legal advice and support to the bank's mergers and acquisitions, minority investment and structuring teams on legal matters.
- Represent the bank in legal proceedings related to mergers and acquisitions, minority investments or reorganisations.
- Create, negotiate and review legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
- Conduct legal research and analysis to stay up to date on changes in applicable laws, rules and regulations.
- Develop and deliver training programmes to educate employees on legal and regulatory requirements.
Requirements:
- Advising on all areas of UK Corporate/M&A law, including UK Listing Rules.
- Ability to prioritise a high volume of work and operate both independently and as a global team.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Drive and commitment, including ability to deliver under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build key relationships with stakeholders.
- A strong risk and controls mindset.
Location: Glasgow, Birmingham or Manchester.
Employment Type: Full-time