Legal Support Specialist

7 months ago

Belfast, United Kingdom Citi Full time

**Legal Support Specialist**

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? At Citi our business operates on a global basis, this role involves direct responsibility for transactions in the UK, Europe and Middle East and regular contact with colleagues in the U.S. and Asia. The role involves maintaining an awareness of current and developing regulatory requirements applicable to Citi's structured products activity, including the Prospectus Directive, PRIIPs and MiFID and domestic laws and regulations, to the extent relevant to the supported business activity.

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

**Team/Role Overview**

The Legal Support Specialist role deals with most problems independently and has some latitude to solve complex problems. Integrates in-depth specialty area knowledge with a solid understanding of industry standards and practices. Good understanding of how the team and area integrate with others in accomplishing the objectives of the sub function/ job family. Applies analytical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and methodologies.

**What you’ll do**

The overall objective is to assist with Drafting, negotiating distribution agreements, drafting terms sheets, supporting high volume Trade issues, automating, and streamlining our manual process. This role will also involve advising the business on relevant legal and regulatory issues, and automation initiatives.
- Supports activities related to legal operations, technology, budget/expenses, risk/controls or administration.
- Performs varied work requests from multiple sources that may be complex in character and have tight deadlines.
- Responsible for tasks associated with programs and projects.
- Provides analysis of matters in support of resolution of situations or to formulate an approach.
- Liaise with other control and functional business in support of project initiatives.
- Works closely with the team’s manager to complete tasks assigned.

**What we’ll need from you**
- Experience working in corporate legal department, law firm, financial services, consulting, technology firm or related industry.
- Must have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, exceptional verbal communication and listening skills.
- Knowledge of legal customs and practices
- Transaction management and/or project management skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry.
- Bachelors/University degree or equivalent experience

**What we can offer you**

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

- 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

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.
- **Job Family Group**:
Legal
- **Job Family**:
Legal Professionals
- **Time Type**:
Full time
- Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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