Sr. Lead, eDRMO - eDiscovery Compliance & Data Controller (Hybrid)

$163,600 - $245,400/Yr

Citigroup - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Legal Support Sr. Lead Officer is a senior-level, non-attorney role responsible for providing comprehensive legal support to the Citi Legal team. This position requires a proactive professional with a deep understanding of legal operations, litigation, and contract administration, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of legal processes within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for legal support activities related to legal operations, litigation/discovery/settlements or negotiation and contract administration.
• Collaborates across control/support functions, lines of business, and the legal team on programs, projects, and matters of common interest to achieve coordinated and efficient process improvements and legal support solutions.
• Participates in planning and development initiatives; contributes to business objectives by providing thought leadership using institutional knowledge and knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations.
• Serves as subject matter expert to global partners, key stakeholders, and senior legal managers, managing day-to-day legal support activities, providing advisory services and thought leadership, escalating as appropriate.
• Applies comprehensive understanding of concepts and procedures within Legal and basic knowledge of other areas to resolve complex legal issues and transactions, ensuring quality, efficiency, and consistency, escalating where appropriate.
• Represents the supported area or function in meetings and committees, globally and/or regionally with visibility to senior leadership.
• Manages team templates/procedure memos/policies and functions as the first line of inquiry for questions regarding content.
• May be responsible for mentoring and training junior members of the team.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably with some experience working in an in-house legal role within financial services.
• Proven ability to manage complex documentation with organization and detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and project management skills, with the ability to interact and communicate effectively with Senior management.
• Knowledge of legal customs and practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry.
• Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with eDiscovery processes and data control frameworks.
• Strong understanding of regulatory data archive systems such as SMARSH, ZL Tech, Global Relay, and Bloomberg Vault.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off packages including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays