Barclays Bank Plc

We have an exciting opportunity for a ILEX or QUEST graduate to join our team in London. The BX Legal team delivers a fully functionalised service which promotes consistency, co-ordinated efficiencies and approach across the global team.  The BX Legal team team is headed by Steve Albrecht What will you be doing? • Deliver administrative support across the BX Legal London based team • Support the Executive Assistant with administrative tasks for the General Counsel’s office and have an understanding of the business area and act as a main reference point in the absence of the Executive Assistant.   • Have a flexible approach in order to provide administrative support across the BX Legal Group.  • Resolve queries and provide solutions where possible, otherwise channelling to appropriate area and following up where appropriate. • Diary management; booking appointments, meetings, conference calls, travel and processing expenses. • Preparing and amending documentation when requested, including formatting spreadsheets, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations etc. and printing, scanning, copying and arranging documents to be couriered. • Assisting with billing and ensuring invoices and purchase orders are processed. • Logging the Gift & Entertainment tracker ensuring it’s in line with Barclays policy. What we’re looking for: • Ideally a recent ILEX or QUEST graduate who has the ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure, whilst remaining calm and composed • Must be a strong team player and willing to help the team as needs arise • Flexible, adaptable and comfortable with change • High degree of social skills when dealing with a range of people and situations including being comfortable with senior stakeholders Skills that will help you in the role: • The role requires someone with resilience and integrity that thrives working within a busy team environment and has proven experience of working to competing deadlines. • The role holder needs to be pro-active and flexible; accustomed to working within an open plan workplace with a high degree of interaction and interruption. • Needs to feel comfortable instructing and directing members of the team when necessary • A keen interest in growing and developing through experience

  The Birmingham legal team are looking to hire an experienced Banking Paralegal. This exciting role offers transactional corporate and business banking instructions from across both Barclays International (“BI”) and Barclays UK (“BUK”), primarily relating to debt, security and cash management. This role offers exceptional career development opportunities to the successful candidate.  What will you be doing? • Contributing towards the efficient and effective operation of the team and identifying ways to improve the team’s processes and delivery of legal support through, the development of shared expertise, playbooks, professional standards, templates, practices and procedures.  The ability to collaborate effectively with our key business and legal stakeholders in particular in order to ensure a joined up and consistent approach is taken is paramount.   • Supporting the operational/administrative elements of the role, which may include management of inboxes, team governance frameworks and MI. • Maintaining knowledge of relevant law and regulations, group policies and products. • Supporting the education and training of teams within legal, compliance and business areas on relevant legal risk issues and developments. • Contributing towards the development of an effective legal function by seeking to participate in elements of legal function and CLT team initiatives. What we’re looking for: • Hands-on relevant banking paralegal/other legal experience gained either with a law firm or financial institution. • Experience in as many of the coverage areas mentioned above as possible. • Interest in banking and the desire to develop a career in this field.  • Commercially, business and risk aware.  Knows limits and when (and how) to ask for help or escalate.  Understands internal and external business context.   Skills that will help you in the role: • Graduate or equivalent. Legal education preferred. Interested and want to know more about Barclays? Visit home.barclays/who-we-are/ for more details. Our Values  Everything we do is shaped by the five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. Our values inform the foundations of our relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how we measure and reward the performance of our colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it. Our Diversity We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our vision and goals. Our Benefits Our customers are unique. The same goes for our colleagues. That's why at Barclays we offer a range of benefits, allowing every colleague to choose the best options for their personal circumstances. These include a competitive salary and pension, health care and all the tools, technology and support to help you become the very best you can be. We are proud of our dynamic working options for colleagues. If you have a need for flexibility then please discuss this with us.