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Citi · 3 hours ago

Senior Lead Counsel - Equities, Cash & Derivatives (Hybrid)

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$211K/yr - $317K/yr

5+ years exp

Citi is a leading global financial institution seeking a Senior Lead Counsel for their Equities Cash and Derivatives team. The role involves providing legal advice and regulatory guidance for complex financial transactions, ensuring compliance with securities laws, and collaborating with various stakeholders within the organization.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

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Responsibilities

Providing sophisticated legal advice and comprehensive regulatory guidance to senior risk managers and business representatives across Citi's Equities Cash and Derivatives businesses

Offering expert counsel on equity cash trading, equity derivatives, margin loans, and fund financing products

Applying deep expertise in securities laws, broker-dealer regulations, swaps regulations, margin requirements, security interests, and insolvency law to ensure compliant and strategic business operations

Skillfully negotiating, drafting, and analyzing complex transaction agreements, ensuring robust legal frameworks for our client engagements

Facilitating seamless coordination with diverse internal groups within our large, complex organization, as well as engaging effectively with external parties

Articulating highly complex legal and regulatory concepts with clarity and precision, both orally and in writing, to a variety of stakeholders

Cultivating a collaborative and proactive mindset, working closely with business partners to anticipate challenges and drive solutions

Qualification

Legal experience in financeUS financial lawsEquity cash trading expertiseAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationCollaborative mindset

Required

A minimum of 5-10 years of progressive legal experience, ideally within a major banking/financial institution or a leading law firm specializing in financial services

Comprehensive familiarity with both the financial and operational aspects of equity cash trading and derivatives markets

In-depth knowledge of US financial laws and industry practices relevant to equities, cash, and derivatives

Demonstrated superior analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Consistently exhibiting clear, concise, and impactful written and verbal communication abilities

Juris Doctor (J.D.): A law degree from an accredited institution

Bar Admission: Active membership and good standing with a State Bar to practice law

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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