Provide commercial legal support in connection with Citigroup's commodities business in North America, including energy, metals and agricultural products.
Draft master and bespoke agreements commodity agreements.
Participate in strategic planning and development and contribute to business objectives by utilizing knowledge of industry, laws and regulations
Partner with business/functional line management in recommending, developing and executing business initiatives within permissible statutory and regulatory frameworks
Manage day-to-day legal activities, serving as a subject matter expert in area of responsibility and provide senior advisory services to business partners
Negotiate, coordinate and monitor management of complex legal issues and make key decisions within area of responsibility
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:
JD is required and a bar license to practice law
10+ years of experience
Commodity industry or commodity-focused financial industry experience
Comprehensive knowledge of laws and practices
Proven analytical and organizational skills
Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communicator
Legal - ProductFull timeHouston Texas United States$186,640.00 - $279,960.00