Senior Lead Counsel 2 - Spread Products - Financing and Securitization Lega at Citi

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Counsel, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Negotiation, Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Relationship Management, Advisory Services, Strategic Planning, Industry Knowledge, Communication Skills, Complex Deal Management, Judgment, Collaboration, Financial Services, Securitization

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Provides input into strategic decisions, exercising sound legal judgement to develop proactive, risk-appropriate and commercially practical business-oriented solutions. 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 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 ------------------------------------------------------ For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ Anticipated Posting Close Date: Jan 20, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------

Responsibilities

The role involves providing legal counsel to the business, supporting strategic initiatives, and advising on legal matters impacting the business. It also includes managing day-to-day legal activities and collaborating across internal lines of business.