Citi Group Senior Lead Counsel - Product C14 MUMBAI- Hybrid 

Malaysia, Penang, George Town 

422795144

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 ad work through volunteerism.

TWCS Services offerings fall under the following product pillars: Core Trade, Supply Chain Management, Trade Loans, and Export Agency Financing, with sub-products under each pillar.

) based in Mumbai, India. 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.
• We empower our employees to manage their financial well-being and help them plan for the future.
• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.
• We have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life, including generous paid time off packages.

In this role, you’re expected to:

The candidate will provide legal support to the Trade and Working Capital Solutions (TWCS)Services business in the Asia clusters, both at the cluster and country level, where applicable.

• Acting as a Team lead in terms of being a point of contact for the relevant Trade pillars and handling of cross-border deals, review of new product/new program rollout, multi-jurisdictional legal due diligence, and documentation and other projects.
• Providing product legal advice to the TWCS stakeholders and colleagues, both at the cluster and country level, which includes advice on the legal and franchise issues, risks, and mitigants in respect of TWCS product offerings and TWCS deals;
• Facilitating the identification and discussion of any deviations from the standard TWCS documentation, product parameters, and Citi standards and other material legal or franchise issues, in consultation with relevant stakeholders;

• Drafting and/or reviewing complex product legal documentation for Asia clusters, and handling negotiations
• Working closely with Compliance, Risk, and other control functions with respect to advisory and documentation issues;
• Advising on changes in law and regulations relevant to the Services business across key countries in the Asia clusters; and Initiating and driving global TWCS documentation projects, including the development of new internal standard form templates

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

• A minimum of 8-10 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm (covering/supporting commercial law or international trade law) or banking or financial institution (covering/supporting the cross-border trade finance or loans business)
• Adept at managing contract negotiations and drafting
• Financial regulatory experience is an advantage
• Knowledge of laws with respect to data privacy, electronic commerce, or digital signatures is a significant plus.
• Fluency in English.
• A skilled counsel and negotiator who can proactively work with a wide range of colleagues in both business and support roles; able to respond to a broad range of needs and develop business friendly solutions to requirements while balancing compliance with multiple legal, regulatory and internal policy requirements.
• B.A.LL.B (Hons.) or equivalent qualification from an accredited national university in India or elsewhere.
• Admitted to practice law in India or other common law jurisdiction.

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