Lead Counsel

1 month ago


Belfast, United Kingdom 11037 Citibank, N.A. United Kingdom Full time
Job Title: Lead Counsel

Citi is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Counsel to join our Legal Team in Belfast. As a key member of our team, you will provide legal guidance and thought leadership to the Services business, comprising of Cash Management, Trade Services, and Security Services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide legal counsel to the Business, participating in strategic initiatives, and advising business management on legal matters impacting the business.
  • Partner with legal peers to objectively evaluate business proposals, applying institutional knowledge and risk appetite against industry standards, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Collaborate across internal lines of business, control/support functions, and/or external counsel to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest.
  • Participate in business planning and development initiatives, contributing 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, and participating in internal projects.
  • Manage day-to-day legal activities as a subject matter expert in the area of responsibility and provide advisory services to business partners, namely the Services Business.
Requirements:
  • Relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services or banking, including laws related to banking regulations.
  • Knowledge of international laws, regulations, and practices, staying abreast of regulatory and legal environments, internal policies, and industry trends that impact the business.
  • Experience with complex deals, demonstrated ability to analyze issues and develop legal solutions.
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills, with the 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.
  • Qualified and practicing Barrister or Solicitor.
  • Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree.
What We Offer:

Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We offer a competitive base salary, a generous holiday allowance, a discretionary annual performance-related bonus, private medical insurance packages, an Employee Assistance Program, a Pension Plan, Paid Parental Leave, and special discounts for employees, family, and friends.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. 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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