Citi Group Equities Product - Senior Legal Counsel 

United Kingdom, England, London 

217039581

Job Purpose:

To provide legal advice and support in relation to Citi’s Futures & Derivatives Clearing (FDC) activity; as well as the Prime Finance and Equity Finance desks. This role requires a pragmatic, proactive attorney with thorough understanding of the Business, combined with a solid conceptual / practical grounding in the laws and regulations for the geographies in which we operate. Provides input into strategic decisions, exercising sound legal judgement to develop proactive, risk-appropriate, and commercially practical business-oriented solutions.

What you’ll do

Includes but not limited to:

• Responsible for providing legal counsel to theBusiness,participating in strategic initiatives, providing subject matter expertise and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, and advising business management on legal matters impacting the business
• Objectively evaluates Business proposals by applying institutional knowledge and risk appetite against industry standards, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating as appropriate
• Collaborates across internal lines of business and control/support functions to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest; coordinate closely with the Legal team on a regional and global basis
• Participates in business planning and development initiatives; contribute to business objectives by providing thought leadership using knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations
• Proactively identifies, evaluates, and contributes to the appropriate management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk by collaborating with Independent Compliance Risk Management, following relevant legal developments, participating in internal projects, escalating as appropriate
• Manages day-to-day legal activities as a subject matter expert in area of responsibility and provide advisory services to businesspartners
• Monitors management of complex legal issues and transactions, escalating whennecessary
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, 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

What we’ll need from you:

• Relevant industry experience, preferably in financialservices
• Banking or financial industry experience, including laws related to bankingregulations
• Knowledge of international laws, regulations and practices while staying abreast of regulatory and legal environment, internal policies and industry trends that impact the business
• Experience with complex deals, demonstrated ability to analyze issues and develop legalsolutions
• Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trustedrelationships
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and relationship managementskills
• Proven ability to apply sound judgement while managing assignments in a demanding, fast-pacedenvironment
• Bar license in good standing to practice

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources
  

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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