Legal APAC Global Contract Services - VP

As a Legal APAC Global Contract Services - VP at Barclays, you will spearhead the evolution of the Legal function by overseeing technical delivery within the team. Your responsibilities will include negotiating master trading documentation for the firm's global markets business and being recognized as a subject matter expert on master agreements managed by Global Contract Services. In addition, you will manage global projects, provide guidance to younger team members, contribute to the team's knowledge base, and foster a strong risk and control environment. Key responsibilities of this role involve negotiating complex master agreements, understanding jurisdictional requirements in APAC, complying with regulatory requirements, establishing strong stakeholder relationships, supporting team members in negotiations, performing execution checks, and effectively managing risk and control. You will also oversee team members, lead knowledge sharing sessions, and provide solutions for documentation and process gaps. Strong technical knowledge, regulatory understanding, communication skills, and the ability to manage projects independently are essential for success in this role. To qualify for this position, you should have a Tertiary/University or bachelor's degree (LLB or equivalent) and be a subject matter expert with experience in industry-standard documentation or other relevant master agreements commonly used in the financial market. Strong legal analytical and drafting skills, leadership abilities, communication skills, time management, and organizational skills are also required. Highly valued skills for this role may include the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, proficiency in navigating various IT systems used by the Legal function, and familiarity with document management systems like Sharepoint and Jetbridge. The purpose of this role is to oversee and manage transactional processes, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and maintaining accurate documentation for financial transactions. As a Vice President, you are expected to contribute to or set strategy, drive requirements, and make recommendations for change. You will manage resources, budgets, and policies, deliver continuous improvements, and escalate breaches of policies and procedures. If you have leadership responsibilities, you are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver excellent work. Colleagues in this role will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, as well as the Barclays Mindset to Empower, Challenge, and Drive.,