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Citi · 6 days ago

25916263 Senior Lead Counsel 2 - Spread Products - Financing and Securitization Legal

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$170K/yr - $300K/yr

10+ years exp

Citi is a leading global bank, and they are seeking a Senior Lead Counsel II to provide legal support and guidance to the Spread Products business. This role involves serving as a strategic business partner, offering legal counsel on various matters, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing legal counsel to the Business, supporting strategic initiatives, providing subject matter expertise and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, and advising business management/leadership on all manner of legal matters and risks impacting the business

Provides advisory services in respect of business decisions by applying institutional knowledge against industry standards, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating where appropriate

Collaborates across internal lines of business and control/support functions to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest; coordinate closely with the Legal team on a regional and global basis

Accomplishes results by leveraging networks/connections, colleagues, and peers

Serves as business partner and advisor to business stakeholders and functional partners (e.g., Risk, Compliance) by participating in planning and development initiatives; contribute to business objectives by using knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations

Actively participates in various risk reviews, governance and control forums while demonstrating keen awareness of issues that could cause financial, reputational, or legal consequences

Proactively identifies, evaluates and contributes to the appropriate management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk through cross-function collaboration, following relevant legal developments, participating in internal projects, and escalating as appropriate

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

Negotiates, coordinates, and monitors management of complex legal issues and make key decisions within area of responsibility, escalating where 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

Structured financeSecuritizationsLending facilitiesDerivativesAsset-backed productsInternational lawsRegulatory complianceRelationship managementJuris DoctorateNY Bar licenseLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsNegotiation skillsCommunication skills

Required

10+ years of relevant industry experience with some experience working in an in-house legal role in financial services

Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills

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

Comprehensive knowledge of international, multi-jurisdictional 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 legal solutions

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

NY Bar license in good standing to practice law

Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree

Must have experience in structured finance, securitizations, lending facilities and derivatives

Should have experience in a broad range of asset-backed products, including auto loans, consumer loans, credit cards, trade receivables and CLOs, preferably with global exposure

Must be collaborative

Preferred

Experience in working with regulators/regulatory bodies

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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