Senior Counsel, Treasury & Trade Solutions Legal - Vice President

Citi • Tampa, FL

1d • $140,640 - $210,960

About The Position

Citi is hiring an attorney based in Tampa or Miami, Florida, to support the Global Trade Supply Chain Finance and Trade/Working Capital Loans businesses. The attorney will advise business units on aspects of relevant Trade products, including transaction structuring and related legal issues. The role includes advising Citi business units, branches, subsidiaries, and affiliates located outside the United States on relevant matters of New York law, collaborating with Citi control functions, contributing to regional and global initiatives, coordinating with internal counsel outside the United States, and managing external counsel.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of secured lending and transactional experience at a major law firm or financial institution.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant laws and practices, including cross-border transactions and their legal implications.
• Proven analytical and organizational skills and ability to complete complex documentation within tight time deadlines.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Bar license in good standing to practice law in a U.S. state.
• Law degree and admission to practice law in a U.S. state.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with global trade-related transactions and trade finance products.
• Experience with complex financing structures, including structures involving third-party lenders and the use of special purpose entities.

Responsibilities

• Advise business units on global trade transactions, including bilateral and syndicated trade loan facilities, supply chain finance, distribution finance, accounts receivable finance, import/export finance, draft discounting, commodities finance, securitizations, and other trade-related products.
• Review, draft, and negotiate transaction documentation.
• Advise on Trade product structures and documentation.
• Advise Citi business units, branches, subsidiaries, and affiliates located outside the United States regarding relevant matters of New York law.
• Work with Citi control functions, including Regulatory, Compliance, Risk, Finance, and Tax, on issues affecting the Trade business.
• Work on regional and global projects and initiatives, including digitization.
• Coordinate with Citi internal counsel outside the United States on global issues and manage external counsel.
• Maintain familiarity with laws and customary practices applicable to the relevant businesses, including the Uniform Commercial Code.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (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: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree