Lead Counsel

1 day ago

Belfast, United Kingdom Citi Full time
Job Title:

Senior Lead Counsel

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Lead Counsel to join our team at Citi. As a Senior Lead Counsel, you will be responsible for providing legal guidance and support to our Wealth Capital Markets Business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal counsel on OTC and exchange-traded derivative products from a transactional and regulatory perspective;
  • Review and draft templates and bespoke agreements, and negotiate client and counterparty documentation;
  • Responsible for advising on netting and collateral enforceability and eligibility;
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and with external advisers to interpret and implement new regulation and revisions;
  • 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;
  • Participate in CPB and Wealth Capital Markets planning and development initiatives, such as new product proposals; contribute to business objectives by providing thought leadership using knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations;
  • Participate in strategic initiatives, providing subject matter expertise and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, and advising business management on legal matters impacting the business.
Requirements:

  • Extensive post-qualification experience, with expertise in derivative transactions and a sound understanding of other types of Capital Markets products and the applicable regulatory framework;
  • Banking or financial industry experience, including laws related to banking regulations is beneficial;
  • Knowledge of international laws, regulations, and practices while staying abreast of the regulatory and legal environment, internal policies, and industry trends that impact the business (including MiFID/MiFIR, EMIR, CFTC, and Dodd Frank rules as they relate to Capital Markets products);
  • Experience with complex deals, demonstrated ability to analyze issues and develop legal solutions;
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships;
  • Bar license/practicing certificate in good standing to practice law;
  • Juris Doctorate/LLB or equivalent law degree or post-graduate qualification.
What We Offer:

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.
Equal Opportunities:

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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