Senior Lead Counsel, Citi

Citi

Location:
United States, New York

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

211280.00 - 316920.00 USD / Year

Save Job

Apply Position

Job Description:

The Senior Lead Counsel 1/SVP - North America Legal Entity Governance is a senior-level position responsible for serving as subject matter expert and legal advisor to business stakeholders, functional partners, and certain US subsidiary boards and committees, including among others, the firm's US broker-dealer, by providing counsel and thought leadership on all aspects of legal entity governance of the firm's U.S.-based corporate chain subsidiary entities. This role requires a pragmatic, proactive attorney with thorough understanding of corporate governance, combined with a solid conceptual / practical grounding in the laws and regulations for the geographies in which the firm operates. The role requires the provision of input into strategic decisions, and the exercise of sound legal judgement to develop proactive, risk-appropriate, and commercially business-oriented solutions.

Job Responsibility:

Provides direction regarding governance over corporate actions of defined US-based subsidiaries
Is responsible for enhancing the documentation of governance and related training processes for defined US-based subsidiaries through coordination with the governance team, regional counsel, Finance, Compliance, and other stakeholders
Supports responses to regulators on regulatory, supervisory and examination-related issues for defined US-based subsidiaries
Provides legal advice in various legal entity governance and risk forums
Contributes to planning and development initiatives
contribute to objectives by providing thought leadership using knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations
Monitors management of complex issues and transactions, impacting the Legal Department or the business and escalating necessary issues
Advises in complex negotiations with vendors, customers, partners, and other parties, escalating when necessary
Appropriately assesses risk, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding the firm, 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 escalates, managing and reporting control issues with transparency

Requirements:

7+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services
Banking or financial industry experience, including laws related to banking regulations
Governance experience coupled with knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to US broker-dealer governance and regulations applicable to financial holding companies
Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills
Proven ability to apply sound judgement while managing assignments in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Bar license in good standing to practice law
Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree

What we offer:

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
discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 08, 2025

Expiration:
May 14, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

View All Jobs In This Company

Job Link Share:

Senior Lead Counsel

Citi

Location:United States, New York

Category:Legal

Contract Type:Employment contract