Job Description

Join us as a Paralegal for the Litigation, Investigations and Enforcement Legal team based in Glasgow. The team manages a wide range of legal disputes and investigations, whether or not legal proceedings have been commenced, and either handles such disputes within the team or with the assistance of our panel law firms. As a Paralegal you will have a wide range of responsibilities including inbox management, report management and other ad-hoc requests to support the team.


Key skills required for this role include:

An interest in litigation and an understanding of key legal terminology. Ability to work across a broad range of tasks and with different stakeholders. Computer literacy with aptitude to become skilled with legal technology solutions.

Other highly valued skills include:

Law degree, paralegal qualification or other relevant legal experience. An understanding of legal risks and Barclays structure, products and services.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.


This role will be based in Glasgow.

Purpose of the role

To advise on and manage litigation, investigation & enforcement proceedings and ensure that these are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Accountabilities

Development and implementation of best practice legal strategies for managing litigation, investigations and enforcement including the management of external support. Legal advice and support to the bank on contentious legal matters. Representation of the bank in legal proceedings such as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations. Creation and review of legal documents relevant to cases, and processes, policies and procedures designed to reduce legal and regulatory risk across the bank. Legal research and analysis to stay up to date on changes in laws, rules and regulations that may impact the bank's litigation, investigations, and enforcement activities. Developing and delivering training programmes to educate employees on legal and regulatory requirements related to and/or arising from litigation, investigations, and enforcement proceedings. Proactively identifying, communicating, and providing legal advice on applicable laws, rules and regulations (LRRs). Keeping up to date with regards to changes to LRRs in the relevant coverage area. Ensuring that LRRs are effectively allocated to, and adequately reflected within, the relevant policies, standards and controls.

Analyst Expectations

To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement. Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources. If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate. Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area. Partner with other functions and business areas. Takes responsibility for end results of a team's operational processing and activities. Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately. Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation. Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct. Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function. Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail. Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents. Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information. Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.