Senior Lead Counsel, Citi

Citi

Location:
India, Mumbai

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Senior Lead Counsel position is responsible for providing Citi businesses and functions with legal counsel and thought leadership, focusing on vendor procurement and commercial transactions. The role involves managing compliance risk, providing legal analysis and advice, collaborating across global geographies, and proactively addressing legal and regulatory challenges.

Job Responsibility:

Provide legal counsel on matters pertaining to technology and operations
support strategic initiatives and product/service launches
advise business management/leadership on legal matters
objectively evaluate technology business decisions
collaborate across internal lines of business and global geographies
participate in planning and development initiatives
identify and manage legal, regulatory, and reputational risk
provide commercial legal support
monitor management of complex legal issues
assess risk when business decisions are made.

Requirements:

Experience in vendor procurement and commercial transactions space preferably in practice or as in-house at a global or regional bank / financial institution or Information Technology company
solid conceptual / practical grounding in the laws and regulations of the geographies Citi operates in throughout Asia
ability to work independently and with initiative on complex transactions
regional (Asia), multi-jurisdictional experience or cross border experience
15+ years PQE preferably in practice or in-house at a global or regional bank / financial institution or Information Technology company
substantial experience with general commercial/contractual/transactional work essential
knowledge and understanding of relevant laws, regulations (including Outsourcing, Data Privacy, Banking Secrecy, Operational Resilience, Technology Risk Management, Cybersecurity) and practices
experience with complex deals
demonstrated ability to analyze issues and develop legal solutions
effective communication and negotiation skills
ability to build and maintain trusted relationships
excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills
strong time and project management skills
bar license in good standing to practice law.

Nice to have:

Ability to work with colleagues in different countries or regional clusters
enthusiastic team player
proven ability to apply sound judgement while managing assignments
positive attitude.

What we offer:

Resources to meet unique needs
empowerment to make healthy decisions
support for financial well-being
volunteering opportunities
exposure to senior leaders
on-the-job training.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
November 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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