Legal Support Officer

• Provide legal support to the Citi Legal team
• Support various initiatives being driven by the Outside Counsel Management Operations Team
• Work in close daily collaboration with other GLS teammates at all levels across functions
• Accountable for the end-to-end supplier onboarding and payment cycle for law firms
• Partner with legal operations analysts
• Organize and conduct external legal accounts payable and matter management reviews
• Conduct audits of legal operational processes
• Triage resolution of global legal operational escalations
• Represent Citi’s Legal Operations in the design, testing and implementation of applicable changes
• Develop measures to monitor and maintain global compliance
• Manage issues/exceptions derived from the implementation of policies
• Responsible for legal support activities related to legal operations, litigation/discovery/settlements or negotiation and contract administration
• Manages the execution, review, processing and tracking of legal documentation
• Executes legal programs and projects
• Conducts independent research and analysis of matters
• Maintains detailed records and documentation
• Interacts with senior leaders, internal and external peers
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made

• Accounting, Finance or Law background preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree is required
• Practical knowledge of common legal matter management, electronic billing systems and accounts payable / receivable practices
• Wolters Kluwer Passport experience preferred
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment with minimal supervision
• 5-8 years of relevant industry experience, preferably with some experience working in an in-house legal role within financial services

Master’s degree preferred