Data Privacy Legal Counsel VP

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled Data Privacy Legal Counsel to join the esteemed Data Privacy Legal Team at Barclays. As an Assistant Vice President (AVP), you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the bank's commitment to data privacy and compliance across its diverse business units, middle and back office functions, and international operations.

The core of this role revolves around providing expert legal advice and robust risk management support, with a specific focus on two critical areas: data subject access requests and international transfers of personal data. You'll be instrumental in navigating the complexities of data privacy regulations, ensuring the bank operates with integrity and foresight in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

Advantages for Potential Candidates:

• Strategic Impact: This role offers the chance to significantly influence the bank's data privacy strategy and risk management frameworks, contributing directly to legal and reputational protection.
• Professional Development: You will gain deep expertise in the dynamic fields of data privacy, cybersecurity, IP, and emerging technologies, fostering continuous learning and career growth.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with a wide array of stakeholders across the organization, from business units to senior management, enhancing your understanding of the financial services industry and your influence within it.
• Problem-Solving: Tackle complex legal challenges, requiring sophisticated analytical thinking and innovative problem-solving to develop effective solutions.
• Growth Environment: Barclays is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and development, providing opportunities to lead collaborative projects and mentor less experienced specialists.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

• Essential Qualifications: A qualified lawyer with proven data privacy experience and a genuine interest in further developing this specialization is paramount.
• Experience Versatility: Experience gained in either private practice or in-house environments will be highly valued, demonstrating adaptability and practical application of legal knowledge.
• Proactive Risk Management: The ability to work independently and flexibly, identifying risks and proactively planning for regulatory changes, is a key attribute for success.
• Contractual Proficiency: Strong experience with contracts, negotiations, and drafting is essential for drafting and reviewing critical legal documents.
• Litigation Acumen: Prior litigation experience is a significant asset, enabling effective representation of the bank in legal proceedings and regulatory investigations.
• Financial Services Exposure (Desirable): While not mandatory, prior experience within the financial services sector will provide a valuable foundation for understanding the unique regulatory landscape.
• Adaptability and Communication: Comfort working across different levels of the organization and strong communication skills are vital for liaising with various teams and stakeholders.

This role, based in Glasgow, is a fantastic opportunity for a legal professional looking to make a tangible impact in a leading global financial institution. You will be assessed on critical skills such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital/technology understanding, alongside your core legal expertise.

We encourage candidates who embody the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and who are driven by the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive, to explore this rewarding career path.