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Citi · 2 weeks ago

Markets Legal Commodities Lead Counsel Vice President

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$155K/yr - $233K/yr

5+ years exp

Citi is a global bank offering a wide range of financial services. The Lead Counsel position is responsible for providing legal support and guidance to Citi’s Markets Global Commodities business, managing legal activities, and advising on regulatory risks associated with commodities trading.

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Responsibilities

Provide commercial legal support in connection with Citigroup's Commodities business in North America, including financial and physical energy (including crude and refined products, natural gas, natural gas liquids, and power), metals, and agricultural products

Advise on financial hedging, security structures as well as commodity monetization structures

Negotiate and draft structured financial documentation, master (including the ISDA, NAESB, EEI and LEAP), and bespoke commodity agreements

Provide legal counsel to the Commodities business, 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

Partner with business/functional line management in recommending, developing and executing business initiatives within permissible statutory and regulatory frameworks

Collaborate 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 Commodities Legal Team on a regional and global basis

Participates in Commodities business planning and development initiatives; contributes to business objectives by providing thought leadership using knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations

Proactively identify, evaluate, and contribute to the appropriate management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk by collaborating with Independent Compliance Risk Management & Risk, following relevant legal developments, and participating in internal projects, escalating as appropriate

Manage day-to-day legal activities as a subject matter expert in the commodities area of responsibility and provide advisory services to business partners

Monitor management of complex legal issues and transactions, escalating when necessary

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

Qualification

Commodity industry experienceLegal experienceTrading documentation knowledgeBar licenseNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsRelationship managementJudgment skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

5 – 7+ years of relevant legal experience, including commodity industry and/or commodity-focused derivatives industry experience

Knowledge of trading documentation, 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 legal solutions

Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships

Excellent interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills

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

Bar license in good standing to practice law

Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree

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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