Citi Group Senior Legal Counsel 

Singapore, Singapore 

595162088

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks. We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning. You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.

Senior Lead Counsel - SingaporeHybrid(Internal Job Title: Senior Lead Counsel - C13) based in, Singapore.Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. For instance:

• Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.
• We believe all parents deserve time to adjust to parenthood and bond with the newest members of their families. That’s why in early 2020 we began rolling out our expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy to include Citi employees around the world.
• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.

The overall objective of this role is to provide legal support, advice and guidance across a broad range of practice areas.

In this role, you’re expected to:

• Provide legal advisory services to business managers and defend legal matters, including Commercial Banking and Securities Services related businesses and matters
• Draft, review, and advise on legal documentation, including facility agreements/letters, security documents, board resolutions, legal opinions, NDAs, RFPs, account documentation, custody, fund management and trust agreements, indemnities and disclaimers, term sheets, publicity material, client communications
• Supervise external counsel and resolve moderately complex issues
• Continuously stay informed of regulatory changes, new regulations, internal policy changes and developments in the law
• Allocate and coordinate resources and conduct planning and budgeting activities, as needed
• Analyze documentation against regulatory requirements and internal policies to advise business accordingly
• Resolve problems, escalating to senior staff as needed
• 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.

As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure:

• 7-12 years of relevant experience
• Valid Bar license to practice law in Singapore
• Legal experience in cross-border banking/financial industry experience (preferably including experience from big law firm) with a particular focus on transactional banking.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of area of responsibility
• Comprehensive knowledge of local, state and federal laws and practices
• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Proven analytical and organizational skills

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