Emerging Technology Lawyer

Emerging Technology Lawyer at Barclays

Join us at Barclays as an Emerging Technology Lawyer, where you will play a key role in providing dedicated SME assistance to the Barclays Group on legal risks pertaining to the use of emerging technology by the bank, its third-party suppliers, customers, and clients. The emerging technology disciplines include Artificial Intelligence, Digital Assets, Distributed Ledger Technologies, and Quantum Computing.

Key Skills Required

• Qualified lawyer with in-house experience at a tech-led business, or law-firm experience.
• Experience and/or interest in emerging technologies.
• Background in a relevant area of law, such as IP, data privacy, cyber security, financial services, Cloud or TMT.

Other Highly Valued Skills

• Experience interpreting and advising on AI, Digital Assets, or other technology-aligned LRRs as applied to a control environment.
• Experience negotiating with AI/software vendors.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams on build-out and deployment of governance programmes.

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

Purpose of the Role

To ensure that the Cyber, Data, IP & Emerging Tech Legal activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, helping the bank manage legal and reputational risks associated with these activities.

Accountabilities

• Development and implementation of best practice legal strategies for risk management and compliance.
• Provide legal advice and support to the business on cybersecurity, data privacy, intellectual property (IP), and emerging tech matters.
• Represent the bank in legal proceedings related to cybersecurity, data privacy, IP protection, and emerging tech.
• Create and review legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to stay up to date on relevant laws and regulations.
• Develop and deliver training programmes to educate employees on related legal and regulatory requirements.
• Proactively identify and communicate legal advice on applicable laws, rules, and regulations (LRRs).

Vice President Expectations

• Contribute or set strategy, drive requirements, and make recommendations for change.
• If managing a team, define jobs, responsibilities, plan departmental needs, and counsel employees on performance.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviours to create an environment where colleagues thrive.
• If an individual contributor, act as a subject matter expert and guide technical direction.
• Advise key stakeholders on functional and cross-functional areas of impact and alignment.
• Manage and mitigate risks in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of organization functions to achieve business goals.
• Create innovative solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought.
• Seek out, build, and maintain trusting relationships with stakeholders to accomplish key business objectives.

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