Senior Lead Counsel 1 - Product Business & Strategic Initiatives - SVP

The Senior Lead Counsel I is a senior level position responsible for providing legal guidance and thought leadership to the business.

• 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
• advising business management on legal matters impacting the business
• Objectively evaluating Business proposals
• Collaborating across internal lines of business and control/support functions
• Participating in BUSINESS planning and development initiatives
• Providing thought leadership using knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations
• Proactively identifying, evaluating, and contributing to the appropriate management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk
• Managing day-to-day legal activities as a subject matter expert in area of responsibility
• Monitoring management of complex legal issues and transactions
• Appropriately assessing risk when business decisions are made
• Demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets
• Driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations
• Applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices
• Escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency
• Effectively supervising the activity of others and creating accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• Knowledge of international laws, regulations and practices
• Experience with complex deals
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• 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
• Education: Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages
• planned time off (vacation)
• unplanned time off (sick leave)
• paid holidays

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