Legal Counsel, Citi

Citi

Location:
United Kingdom, London

Category:
Legal

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Job Description:

This role involves providing legal counsel to the Investment banking / M&A advisory business in Europe, the UK, Middle East and Africa. Responsibilities include delivering legally and commercially sound advice to the investment bank on M&A transactions, ensuring policies and practices are up to date, engaging with internal teams and external parties, reviewing transaction documentation, managing legal risks, and ensuring compliance with Citi's procedures. The role provides exposure to high-profile and complex M&A transactions.

Job Responsibility:

Liaise directly with the investment banking professionals in Europe, the UK, Middle East and Africa to understand the nature and structure of the M&A transactions on which Citi is advising and to accurately identify, assess and escalate or deal with in a timely manner the risks, exposures or liabilities that Citi may face in relation to such transactions
closely involved in reviewing and negotiating IB transaction documentation (engagement letters, documents and announcements naming Citi and other transaction related documentation)
answering legal risk related questions in day-to-day deal processes and providing structuring advice
interacting with outside legal counsel when Citi requires own advice during transaction execution
ensuring compliance with Citi policies and procedures alongside compliance, AML, the Control Group and other functions
escalating material issues to senior team members and senior management
managing legal risk in scenarios typical of a top tier international investment bank

Requirements:

Strong academics, preferably with in-house experience gained either in a current position or through secondment
strong knowledge and/or understanding of the structure and execution of M&A transactions
experience with public M&A transactions
familiarity with investment bank documentation and market practice
excellent technical skills and analytical ability, attention to detail
excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and client and time management skills
ability to work to tight deadlines and without supervision where appropriate
qualified lawyer, either UK solicitor or barrister or equivalent in other jurisdictions if have practical knowledge of UK practice
some relevant years of job experience in an international law firm, specific in corporate law / M&A department (candidates that have worked either on secondment or since leaving their law firm would also be desirable) or as in-house lawyer at a securities firm / investment bank
excellent business and legal risk judgment as well as commercial attitude
high performance and motivation level
co-operative, team orientated style
individual leadership skills to take on supervisory role for junior team members
analytical approach to identifying, and practical approach to solving, issues
ability to present and speak in front of internal and external groups

What we offer:

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays
increasing with tenure
a discretional annual performance related bonus
private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
employee Assistance Program
pension Plan
paid Parental Leave
special discounts for employees, family, and friends
access to an array of learning and development resources

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 19, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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