Citi Group Lead Counsel - Global Finance Hybrid 

United States, Florida, Tampa 

623828183

• 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
• Partners 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
• Collaborates 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
• Participates inBUSINESSplanning and development initiatives; contributes to business objectives by providing thought leadership using knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations
• Proactively identifies, evaluates, and contributes 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
• Manages day-to-day legal activities as a subject matter expert in area of responsibility and provide advisory services to businesspartners
• Monitors management of complex legal issues and transactions, escalating whennecessary
• 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

• 6-10 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financialservices
• Banking or financial industry experience, including laws related to bankingregulations
• 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 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
• Bar licensed in good standing to practice

• Juris Doctorate or experience equivalent to that of a practicing lawyer.

The role holder will be required to support the Finance and Markets Treasury businesses on transaction execution, including by (i) reviewing and revising transaction documentation and (ii) advising the business of contractual terms.

The role requires knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to the Finance and Markets Treasury Busines. The role holder is also expected to answer questions from the business relating to contract interpretation (including related to the SIFMA Master Repurchase Agreement and ICMA Global Master Repurchase Agreement), to have an understanding of the mechanics of Rates transactions (including the commercial drivers for transactions, and how Rates products work with other products and transactions such as acquisitions) and to draft and negotiate bespoke terms (e.g. long form confirmations). The role holder will be required to have highly developed communication skills and an ability to identify risk mitigation solutions.

The ability to work collaboratively to analyze complex legal issues, exercise good judgement, recommend a risk-mitigated course of action, and remain resilient under pressure are all essential skills. The role holder will also be required to develop and start building a strong internal network across Legal.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing legal advice and transaction management with supervision to support the relevant businesses including management of the day-to-day legal work and the legal risk decisions on transactions for the relevant businesses. Act as a trusted partner to the businesses and functional partners on strategic projects.

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