Citi Group Senior Counsel/VP Employment Law - EEO Charge Manager Hybrid 

United States, Florida, Tampa 

297275359

This role requires a pragmatic, proactive attorney with thorough understanding of Employment & HR, combined with a solid conceptual / practical grounding in the laws and regulations for the geographies in which we operate as it relates to Employment & HR. Provides input into strategic decisions, exercising sound legal judgement to develop proactive, risk-appropriate, and commercially business-oriented solutions. This is not a manager.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations; Provide counsel to managers regarding compliance with employment laws
• Provide legal advice as a subject matter expert on employment contracts, claims of discrimination, and employment-related arbitration
• Advise on all matters pertaining to human resources within the organization, specifically discrimination, employment contracts, immigration law, workplace safety, data retention, and privacy
• Audit employment policies, practices, and compliance initiatives while identifying areas of risk
• A recognized subject matter expert who substantially influences the way things are done within Employment & HR service within Citi and/or the legal/financial services industry; their area of responsibility and has primary accountability for the end results
• Anticipate, evaluate, and appropriately respond to developments in local and international laws and regulations that impact relevant Citi activities; assist the firm in evolving to meet marketplace and client needs
• Monitor management of complex legal issues and transactions, escalating whennecessary
• Proactively identify, evaluate, and contribute to the appropriate management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk by collaborating with ICRM & Risk, following relevant legal developments, participating in internal projects, and performing other related tasks
• Contribute to planning and development initiatives; contribute to objectives by providing thought leadership using knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations
• 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

Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services
• Banking or financial industry experience, including laws related to banking regulations
• Comprehensive 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 legal solutions
• Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills
• Proven ability to apply sound judgement while managing assignments in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Bar license in good standing to practice law

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent lawdegree

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