Legal Master Agreements Negotiator Junior, Analyst level

Responsibilities

• Be familiar with the internal policies, guidelines and templates and seek the correct approvals where necessary from stakeholders, keeping LEG'O file status updated to reflect the current status of a negotiation.
• Finalise the targeted number of negotiations per month, as agreed with the Co-Heads of Negotiation MAN London (monthly target to be set by the team manager during annual objectives setting campaign and tailored based on an analysis of potential extra non-BAU work).
• When enough experience is gained, act as the main point of contact for a key client both internally within SG and externally, handling/co-ordinating master agreement negotiations and fostering a good working relationship with the internal stakeholders at SG and a good working relationship with the client.
• Contribute to good working relationships with SG internal and external clients and other SG departments. Maintain a dialogue with the business line or stakeholder through regular meetings/calls.
• When enough experience is gained, assist London colleagues with 4 eye check, inbox duty or day-to-day responsibilities.
• Provide feedback and observations on a regular basis regarding SG GSC India and Romania activities, actioning approval files (when enough experience is gained) in a timely manner and in any case in line with the SLCs.
• Foster a good working relationship with negotiators in EMEA Onshore and Offshore Hubs.
• Contribute to SME delivery plans as requested in line with the continuous improvement plan to reduce negotiation time using a risk-based approach and participate in and follow industry initiatives as requested.
• Engage in its continuous improvement of TSP tools as a user by working with the product owner and other stakeholders to promote the use of the tool internally; and provide feedback to the product/co-product owner on the functionalities of the TSP tools contributing to its enhancement and usage across the bank, identifying areas where the process could be expedited and/or simplified for creating greater efficiencies and automation during the legal on-boarding activities in connection with JUR/TSP for EMEA.
• Stay up to date with the recent Industry digital and tech developments, including the use of tools such as ISDA Create and RFA.
• Provide legal advice and assist on any legal matters, projects, or initiatives for JUR/WHL/TPA in EMEA or globally as required.

All members of the Legal Department are expected to demonstrate the basic principles of the SG Leadership Model:

• Team Spirit: working with colleagues inside and outside of the Legal Department to achieve success
• Innovation: demonstrating common sense, looking for simple, efficient solutions
• Responsibility: having the courage to do the right thing and being aware of relevant risk (whether legal, conduct or other risk)
• Commitment: being engaged, showing consideration for others and contributing to a positive attitude in the Legal Department, and more widely within SG

In addition, Analysts are expected to demonstrate the following skills:

• Works effectively under supervision to identify and analyse core legal issues and risks within area of coverage, demonstrating appropriate level of attention to detail
• Takes instruction and seeks validation from management appropriately, reporting issues to management or senior lawyers appropriately and in a timely manner
• Demonstrates effective communication and listening skills; communicating clearly and succinctly and explaining legal issues and solutions to clients/colleagues effectively, in order to make legal advice accessible to business partners and clients
• Manages files in efficient and timely manner
• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of banking industry
• Effectively collaborates and shares information with colleagues
• Provides useful information and precedents to the department’s knowledge management system
• Acts ethically and with integrity
• Shows engagement and motivation to work; has the mindset to get things done and is results orientated
• Understands and follows change management and innovation strategies and projects, and is open to different approaches to daily work

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