Evaluate employee performance and provide recommendations for pay increases, promotions, terminations, personnel-related matters, as applicable
Oversee legal activities in a single geographic location, multiple countries and/or over multiple products within a discrete business, such as Investment Banking, Debt Capital Markets, Corporate Law, etc. or over an area of legal expertise such as, Litigation Regulatory, HR, IP, Employment, etc.
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:
10+ years of experience
Banking or financial industry experience
Comprehensive knowledge of laws and practices
Proven analytical and organizational skills
Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication
Bar license in good standing to practice law
Education:
Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Master's degree preferred
Citigroup is in the process of establishing our securities company in China. This Associate General Counsel is the primary coverage for this securities entity, and the overall objective of this role is to provide to our business legal support and advice across a broad range of practice areas.Responsibilities:
Advise business on all legal matter in relation to securities and other businesses of the company, and assist senior management in managing the relevant legal risks.
Partner with business and other functions in recommending, developing and executing business initiatives within permissible statutory and regulatory frameworks.
Review and advise on legal agreements and documentation.
Develop agreement templates, assist in developing internal applicable policies and procedures, and review and update the same from time to the time in accordance with market and regulatory developments. Also ensure the consistent implementation of internal legal policies and procedures.
Provide general legal support and advice in the daily operations of the company, and advise on general legal matters in connection with PRC securities.
Assist in corporate governance and corporate secretarial matters of the company.
Collaborate with teams in the country, region and global on business initiatives and transactions (both onshore and cross-border ones) as well as relevant legal matters where appropriate.
Liaise and work together with external law firms on legal issues and projects, and control quality of services provided by the external law firms and manage the related costs.
Organize and provide legal training to the staff when needed, so as to better manage legal risks and improve the legal knowledge awareness.
Monitor (& analyze) developments in laws and regulations, precedent cases and market practices relating to the businesses.
Other responsibilities that the legal function may need to assume from time to time.
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:
Fluency in Mandarin and English are essential (written & spoken) and with PRC Legal Profession Qualification
Comprehensive knowledge of Chinese laws and practices and thorough understanding of the securities industry in China
Proven analytical and organizational skills
Having the licenses/qualifications required for carrying out securities and other regulated activities where needed
Independent, energetic and customer-focused individual with good team spirit and excellent interpersonal skills
Willing to work under pressure, enjoys having a diverse coverage and the challenge of providing practical & commercial legal solutions
Ability to identify and escalate issues in a timely and appropriate way
Previous solid legal experience with a financial services and/or reputable law firm (involving securities related businesses) as PRC qualified securities lawyer of about 7-10 years will be advantageous for this position
Education:
Bachelor's degree or above (preferably in Law with a focus on English) from the premier universities