Senior Lead Counsel, Citi

Citi

Location:
Hong Kong SAR, Kowloon

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Senior Lead Counsel I is responsible for providing legal guidance and thought leadership to Citi's Strategic Equities Solutions team, dealing with complex financial transactions and ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks. The role involves structuring, documenting, and managing financial agreements and derivatives, providing legal advice to business stakeholders, and monitoring regulatory compliance within the Asia market.

Job Responsibility:

Responsible for providing legal counsel to the Business, participating 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
Objectively evaluates Business proposals by applying institutional knowledge and risk appetite against industry standards, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating as appropriate
Collaborates 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
Participates in business planning and development initiatives
contribute to business objectives by providing thought leadership using knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations
Proactively identifies, evaluates, and contributes to the appropriate management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk by collaborating with Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) & Risk, following relevant legal developments, participating in internal projects, escalating as appropriate
Manages day-to-day legal activities as a subject matter expert in area of responsibility and provide advisory services to business partners
Monitors 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:

7+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services
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
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
Excellent 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

What we offer:

Extensive on-the-job training
Opportunity to make a positive impact through volunteerism
Access to senior leadership
Resources to manage financial well-being
Career growth opportunities
Work-life balance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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