Lead Counsel 1 - Product - AVP

Citi • Tampa, FL

21d • $109,440 - $164,160 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Counsel I is an intermediate-level position responsible for providing legal guidance and thought leadership to the business. The role provides legal support, advice, and guidance, and calls for a pragmatic, proactive attorney with a thorough understanding of the business and a solid conceptual and practical grounding in the laws and regulations of the geographies in which Citi operates. The Lead Counsel provides input into strategic decisions and uses sound legal judgment to develop proactive, risk-appropriate, and commercially practical business-oriented solutions.

The position provides legal counsel to the business, participates in strategic initiatives and business planning, and advises management on legal matters. It collaborates with legal colleagues, internal business and control functions, and external counsel to assess proposals, address legal and regulatory risks, and manage complex issues and transactions. The role is based in Tampa, Florida.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services.
• Banking or financial industry experience, including knowledge of laws related to banking regulations.
• Knowledge of international laws, regulations, and practices, with the ability to stay current on the regulatory and legal environment, internal policies, and industry trends affecting the business.
• Experience with complex deals and 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 exercise sound judgment while managing assignments in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Bar license in good standing to practice law.
• Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to the business, participate in strategic initiatives, interpret relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, and advise business management on legal matters affecting the business.
• Partner with legal peers to evaluate business proposals, analyzing documentation against institutional knowledge, risk appetite, industry standards, accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines; escalate as appropriate.
• Collaborate with internal lines of business, control and support functions, and external counsel to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes; coordinate with the Legal team regionally and globally.
• Participate in business planning and development initiatives and contribute thought leadership to business objectives using knowledge of the industry, laws, and regulations.
• Help identify, evaluate, and manage legal, regulatory, and reputational risks in collaboration with ICRM and Risk; monitor legal developments, participate in internal projects, and escalate as appropriate.
• Manage day-to-day legal activities as a subject matter expert and provide advisory services to business partners.
• Monitor the management of complex legal issues and transactions, escalating when necessary.
• Assess risk in business decisions, safeguard the firm's reputation and Citi's clients and assets, drive compliance with applicable requirements and policies, apply sound ethical judgment, and transparently escalate, manage, and report control issues.
• Effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability for maintaining required standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Eligible employees may receive discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree