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Citi Group Senior Legal Counsel 
United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Belfast 
252189069

02.07.2024

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organization whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

This role requires a pragmatic, flexible and 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. This role is global in nature, with a primary focus on the UK and western Europe. This role provides input into strategic decisions, exercising sound legal judgement to develop proactive, risk-appropriate, and commercially practical business-oriented solutions.

What you’ll do

In this position, you will 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. Moreover:

  • You will be 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.
  • Partner with legal peers to objectively evaluate business proposals by applying institutional knowledge and risk appetite against industry standards, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating as appropriate.
  • Collaborate across internal lines of business, control/support functions and/or external counsel to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest; coordinate closely with the Legal team on a regional and global basis.
  • Participate inbusinessplanning and development initiatives; contributes to business objectives by providing thought leadership using knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations.
  • 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, escalating as appropriate.
  • Manage day-to-day legal activities as a subject matter expert in area of responsibility and provide advisory services to businesspartners, namely the Services Business.
  • Lead complex legal issues and transactions with external clients, escalating whennecessary.

What we’ll need from you

  • Relevant industry experience, preferably in financialservices or banking, including laws related to bankingregulations.
  • Preferably, knowledge of international laws, regulations and practices and 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.
  • Qualified and practicing Barrister or Solicitor
  • Juris Doctorate or equivalent lawdegree

By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

  • 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

Legal - Product


Time Type:

Full time

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