25916263 Senior Lead Counsel 2 - Spread Products - Financing and Securitiza at Citi

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Collaborative, Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Relationship Management, Regulatory Experience, Judgement, Legal Knowledge, Negotiation Skills, Communication Skills, Risk Management, Advisory Services, Complex Deal Experience, Legal Solutions, Business Acumen, Cross-Functional Collaboration

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Must be collaborative. ### 10+ years of relevant industry experience with some experience working in an in-house legal role in financial services ### Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills ### Experience in working with regulators/regulatory bodies is preferred ### Proven ability to apply sound judgement while managing multiple assignments simultaneously in a demanding, fast-paced environment ### Comprehensive knowledge of international, multi-jurisdictional 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 ### NY Bar license in good standing to practice law ### Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Legal ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Legal - Product ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------ For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ Anticipated Posting Close Date: Dec 26, 2025 ------------------------------------------------------ ### Responsible for providing legal counsel to the Business, supporting strategic initiatives, providing subject matter expertise and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, and advising business management/leadership on all manner of legal matters and risks impacting the business ### Provides advisory services in respect of business decisions by applying institutional knowledge against industry standards, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating where 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 ### Accomplishes results by leveraging networks/connections, colleagues, and peers ### Serves as business partner and advisor to business stakeholders and functional partners (e.g., Risk, Compliance) by participating in planning and development initiatives; contribute to business objectives by using knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations ### Actively participates in various risk reviews, governance and control forums while demonstrating keen awareness of issues that could cause financial, reputational, or legal consequences ### Proactively identifies, evaluates and contributes to the appropriate management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk through cross-function collaboration, following relevant legal developments, participating in internal projects, and escalating as appropriate ### Manages day-to-day legal activities as a subject matter expert in area of responsibility and provide senior advisory services to business partners ### Negotiates, coordinates, and monitors management of complex legal issues and make key decisions within area of responsibility, escalating where necessary

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing legal counsel to the Business and advising management on legal matters and risks. Collaborates across internal lines of business to achieve coordinated outcomes and participates in risk reviews and governance forums.