Senior Lead Counsel, Citi

Citi

Location:
United States, Wilmington

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

186640.00 - 279960.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

This role is a C14 Senior Lead Counsel position within Markets Legal, specifically supporting Spread Products - Sales & Trading, based in Wilmington, DE. It involves providing expert legal guidance and thought leadership to the Spread Products Sales & Trading business, focusing on ensuring the legal soundness and compliance of complex debt trading activities. The role includes responsibilities such as advising on legal matters, structuring complex debt trading deals, evaluating business proposals, and managing risks. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate expertise in loan trading, including LSTA documentation and secondary loan trading, and have a strong understanding of the laws and regulations that impact financial services.

Job Responsibility:

Provide expert legal counsel and strategic guidance to the Spread Products Sales & Trading business, with a primary and immediate focus on debt trading (including par loans, distressed loans, bankruptcy claims, private equity and 1145 equity, and illiquid assets)
Offer secondary coverage for other products within the broader Spread Products – Sales & Trading business, such as credit derivatives (both stand-alone and embedded) in both developed and emerging markets, providing an opportunity for candidates familiar with loan trading to broaden their experience
Objectively evaluate Business proposals by applying institutional knowledge and risk appetite against industry standards, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating as appropriate
Collaborate across internal lines of business and control/support functions to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest
coordinate closely with the Legal team on a regional and global basis
Participate in business planning and development initiatives
contribute to business objectives by providing thought leadership using knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations
Proactively identify, evaluate, and contribute to the appropriate management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk by collaborating with ICRM & Risk, following relevant legal developments, participating in internal projects, escalating as appropriate
Manage day-to-day legal activities as a subject matter expert in the area of responsibility and provide advisory services to business partners
Monitor management of complex legal issues and transactions, escalating when necessary
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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards

Requirements:

10+ years of direct, hands-on legal experience in financial services, with demonstrable expertise in loan trading, including LSTA (Loan Sales & Trading Association) documentation and secondary loan trading
Banking or financial industry experience, including laws related to banking regulations
Knowledge of international laws, regulations and practices while staying abreast of regulatory and legal environment, internal policies and industry trends that impact the business
Proven experience advising on and structuring complex debt trading deals (e.g., par loans, distressed loans, bankruptcy claims, private equity, illiquid assets), with a strong ability to analyze intricate legal issues and develop commercially practical solutions
Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills
Proven ability to apply sound judgment while managing assignments in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Bar license in good standing to practice law

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 19, 2025

Expiration:
September 25, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Senior Lead Counsel

Citi

Location:United States, Wilmington

Category:Legal

Contract Type:Employment contract