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Citi · 1 month ago

Senior Lead Counsel, IP & Technology Transactions - Bilingual English/Spanish (Hybrid)

New York New York United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

Citi is seeking a Senior Lead Counsel for its Corporate Legal department, specifically within the Technology Transactions team. This role involves providing legal counsel on Technology Transactions with a focus on the LATAM region, negotiating and drafting commercial contracts, and collaborating with various business and legal teams across Citi.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

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Responsibilities

Responsible for providing Citi businesses and functions with legal counsel; supporting strategic initiatives and product/service launches, providing subject matter expertise and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, and advising business management/leadership on all manners of legal matters related to Technology Transactions, with a focus on LATAM

Objectively evaluate Technology Transactions business decisions by applying institutional knowledge against industry standard, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, with a focus on LATAM, escalating as appropriate

Collaborate across internal lines of business and control/support functions to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters related to Technology Transactions; coordinate closely with legal peers, particularly in the LATAM region, aligned to associated businesses

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, and performing other related tasks

Negotiate and draft a wide range of general commercial contracts, such as technology agreements, outsourcings, other services arrangements and other commercial contracts, for LATAM and Global enterprise use. Many agreements support global frameworks and require flexibility to adapt a global model to specific and varied local legal, regulatory and business requirements

Qualification

Technology TransactionsLegal work in LATAMFluency in EnglishSpanishCommercial contracts negotiationLegal systems expertiseRelationship managementSound judgementUS bar membershipEffective communicationLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

7+ years of proven general commercial transactional experience

Experience with legal work in LATAM region

Fluency in both written and spoken English and Spanish is required, with ability to draft, review and negotiate legal agreements in English and Spanish

Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly to multi-national audiences

Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills and experience working effectively with stakeholders from different backgrounds

Proven ability to apply sound judgement while managing assignments in a demanding, fast-paced environment

Member of a US bar in good standing

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school, or an equivalent degree from a recognized foreign institution

Preferred

Experience working with financial services companies a plus

Demonstrated expertise in the legal systems and regulatory frameworks of multiple Latin American countries, particularly civil law jurisdictions, is highly desirable

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

Company

Citi

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Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Founded in 1812

San Antonio, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.citi.com

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