Counsel 3 - Legal (Product ) - Officer , Hybrid
Core
Provide legal guidance, thought leadership, and risk-appropriate business solutions to the Business, focusing on financial services regulations and complex deal documentation.
Role type
Intermediate in-house legal counsel (product)
Builds
Strategic legal advice, enforceable trading documentation, and compliant business proposals
Domain
Financial services / Banking / Capital markets
Required skills
Legal counsel, strategic decision support, regulatory interpretation, risk assessment, contract negotiation, due diligence, compliance management, documentation management, team supervision
Preferred skills
Financial services industry experience, international law knowledge, complex deal analysis, fast-paced environment management
Technologies
ISDA Master Agreement, Global Master Repurchase Agreement, Global Master Securities Lending Agreement, CDEA
Responsibilities
Provide legal counsel to the Business on strategic initiatives and regulatory matters; Analyze and produce documentation for business proposals applying institutional knowledge and risk appetite; Collaborate with internal lines of business and external counsel to achieve coordinated outcomes; Identify, evaluate, and manage legal, regulatory, and reputational risks; Negotiate and prepare trading documentation (ISDA, GMRA, etc.) and review corporate/security documentation; Conduct due diligence to determine agreement enforceability under capital rules; Coordinate deviation approvals and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and Citi policies; Supervise team activity and ensure accountability for maintaining compliance and ethical standards.
Seniority
Intermediate, hands-on IC
