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Citi · 14 hours ago

Legal Support Specialist

Citi is a leading global bank, and they are seeking a Legal Support Specialist to provide legal support to the Citi Legal team. The role involves managing legal operations, documentation, and research while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for legal support activities related to legal operations, litigation, discovery or settlements
Executes, reviews, processes and tracks legal documentation, executes transactions and completes varied work requests from multiple sources that may be complex in character and have tight deadlines
Prepares reports and conducts administrative legal work; may contribute to the processing of billing and/or legal settlements
Maintains detailed records, creates, prepares and processes legal documentation under direction of general counsel
Conducts research on legal precedent while staying abreast of new and changing regulatory and legal issues and industry initiatives
May be responsible for legislative/regulatory tracking and distribution of tracking results to legal and business colleagues
Works closely with team’s manager and legal peers to complete tasks assigned; investigations, research, communications, classification/routing of documentation
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

Qualification

Legal documentation managementMicrosoft OfficeLegal customs knowledgeFinancial services knowledgeOrganizational skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationProject management

Required

2-5 years of relevant industry experience, preferably with some experience working in a corporate legal department or law firm
Ability to manage complex documentation with organization and detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as project management skills
Knowledge of legal customs and practices
Knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry
Bachelors/University degree or equivalent experience

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

H1B Sponsorship

Citi has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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James Monahan
Managing Director / Global Head of Asset Servicing
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Naveed Sultan
Managing Director, Chairman, Institutional Clients Group
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