Citi Group & North Asia ‘ JANA ’ Legal Cluster Head 

China, Hong Kong 

134395831

Responsibilities:

· Accountable for legal counsel provided to the CEO, Citi Regional Head, Country Cluster Head, Citi Country Officers and country senior management, control functions and businesses on sensitive legal, regulatory and franchise matters associated with Citi’s business activities in the JANA Cluster; ensuring that Citi is appropriately addressing legal, regulatory and franchise risks in the JANA Cluster

· Advises the Regional CEO and JANA CCOs on legal, regulatory and franchise issues

· Takes an active role in any relevant JANA cluster or country-level governance committees (directly or through his/her team), e.g., cluster management committees, country coordinating committee, business risk & controls committee

· Management and coordination of the provision of external legal services

· Liaise with compliance in the development, updating and presentation of training materials related to local laws and regulations

· Together with Litigation colleagues, as appropriate, manages and organizes the handling of litigation cases in which Citi entities are involved as defendants or claimants

· In coordination with JANA Cluster head and CCO’s, as appropriate, represents the firm with clients, government bodies or other organizations; provides legal advice to the JANA Cluster Head and/or Citi Country Officer and country management to support Citi’s maintaining good relations with local regulators and all other local regulatory bodies that are relevant to Citi business activities

· Anticipate, evaluate, and appropriately respond to developments in local and international environments that impact firm policies; assist the firm in evolving to meet marketplace and client needs

· Manage a team by providing guidance, evaluating employee performance, and providing recommendations for pay increases, promotions, terminations, personnel-related matters, as applicable

· Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citi, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards

Qualifications:

· 15+ years of experience, including experience in an in-house legal role and 10+ years' managerial experience

· Excellent command of local languages

· Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills

· Experience in managing a large, geographically spread team across multiple cultures

· Comprehensive knowledge of international, multi-jurisdictional laws and practices

· Excellent written, verbal, problem solving and analytical skills

· Effective negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain effective relationships at executive levels

· Membership of local Bar/ Lawyers Association

· Bar license in good standing to practice law

Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree

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