Head, Legal, Regulatory Law

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In the role you will be responsible for leading the management and coordination of non-contentious financial services regulatory-related Legal matters, as well as providing independent advice on the interpretation of legislation/regulation to ensure that the Group complies with its legal and regulatory requirements including acting as an independent arbitrator for the Group on differences of opinion in interpretation.You will also have an opportunity to develop thought leadership capability in the Group and externally for regulatory related consultation (both policy and emergent regulations). The role will require you to work across the Legal function and in collaboration with CFCC (Conduct Financial Crime Compliance) to develop effective processes and infrastructure to support regulatory related Legal matters.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the management of non-contentious financial services regulatory-related Legal matters across the Group’s global network, with overall responsibility for providing strategic legal advice, guidance and support to stakeholders across the Group on financial services legislation, regulatory reforms involving domestic and international regulators and standard setters and other regulatory-related Legal matters.Build and maintain an effective and constructive relationship with all key business and functional stakeholders including business and product heads, internal Legal Heads, CFCC, Risk and Finance in order to provide them with relevant legal advice, guidance and support arising from material laws and regulations.Anticipate, lead and proactively provide legal advice and assistance in relation to regulatory-related projects, initiatives and Transactions.Develop thought leadership capability (both personally and by coordinating and leveraging the resources of the Legal function) – as demonstrated by visibility within the Group, and externally (in the industry) as a senior point of contact for regulatory-related consultation.Promote the culture and practice of compliance with legal standards (including conducting business within legal and regulatory requirements, and to high ethical standards) within the Bank and embed a Here for Good culture and the Group Code of Conduct.Act as lead lawyer for interpreting new and existing laws, rules and regulations, and advise on changes which may impact business and product lines, complex multi-jurisdictional transactions, collaborating with business and product heads, internal Legal Heads, CFFC, Risk and Finance to provide seamless support to the business.Work across the Legal function and in collaboration with CFCC to develop effective processes and infrastructure e.g. Horizon Scanning to support regulatory related Legal matters.Facilitate adequate management MI / trackers across all aspects of regulatory legal coverage and responsibility to ensure activity is tracked, followed, regularly assessed and reported on.Recruit and maintain a specialised and motivated Financial Services Regulatory Legal team.Provide leadership, management and coaching to direct reports to enable them to be highly engaged and performing to their potential.QualificationsQualified to practice as a solicitor/attorney or barrister/advocate.Proven track record of providing financial services regulatory legal advice either in private practice, at a Regulatory body or in-house.Deep knowledge and familiarity with financial services legislation and regulatory reform on full range of international requirements facing today’s highly regulated financial services institutions.Experience in leading complex legal assignments in relation to the interpretation and impact of new legislation or regulation with a high level of business impact to deliver appropriate solutions.Deep knowledge and familiarity with financial services legislation and regulatory reform on full range of international requirements facing today’s highly regulated financial services institutions.Sharp business acumen (including ability to assess risk and appropriate levels of return), strong leadership qualities, excellent interpersonal skills and multi-cultural awareness and sensitivity.Understanding of risk management techniques.Sound judgment of business practices, regulatory relationship management and reputational risk.Exemplary integrity, ethics, independence and resilience.Personal authority with proven ability to establish relationships and provide strong direction at senior levels of the business and the Group, and with external stakeholders.About Standard CharteredWe're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.Together we:Do the right thingand are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we doNever settle,continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so wellAre better together,we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long termWhat we offerIn line with our Fair Pay Charter,we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance,with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.Time-offincluding annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.Flexible workingoptions based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.Proactive wellbeing supportthrough Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills,global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkitsA continuous learning cultureto support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation,one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential. 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