Legal Master Agreements Negotiator ( (Junior, Analyst level))
Societe Generale
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.