Legal Master Agreements Negotiator

·        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

People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like “hard work” and “dedication” together with “community” and “respect” has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different.

If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.