Head of Commercial, Innovation and Technology Legal (BI)

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Job Description Purpose of the role: To ensure that the commercial, innovation, technology, real estate, sponsorship, data licensing and service activities (CIT Areas) are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and to help the bank manage legal and reputational risks associated with these activities. Accountabilities: - Development and implementation of best practice legal strategies for risk management and compliance. - Legal advice and support to the business on CIT Areas, including regulatory advice and advocacy, innovation and technology strategy, and contract drafting, review and negotiation. - Representation of the bank in legal proceedings related to CIT Areas, such as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations. - Creation and review of legal documents including agreements and licenses for commercial services, technology, software, data, real estate, and sponsorship and other legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. - Legal research and analysis to stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the bank across the CIT Areas. - Developing and delivering training programmes to educate empl...