VP, Lead Counsel, Markets

The Lead Counsel II is a senior level position responsible for providing legal guidance and thought leadership to the business. The overall objective of this role is to provide legal support, advice, and guidance to the business. This role requires a pragmatic, proactive attorney with a thorough understanding of the Business, combined with a solid conceptual and practical grounding in the laws and regulations for the geographies in which we operate. Provides input into strategic decisions, exercising sound legal judgement to develop proactive, risk‐appropriate, and commercially practical, business‐oriented solutions. Key Responsibilities with respect to MLCM negotiations for Prime desk in Asia Pacific Timely negotiation and preparation of ISDA Master Agreement, Global Master Repurchase Agreement, Global Master Securities Lending Agreement, CDEA and other markets trading documentation; negotiation of ancillary trading documentation, including review of corporate documentation, security and collateral documentation. Conduct due diligence to determine whether agreements are enforceable and meet the well‐founded basis standard under applicable capital rules. Coordinate and track deviation approvals and ensure compliance of documentation with legal, regulatory requirements and Citi policies. Provide legal support, advice, and guidance across a broad range of practice areas while appropriately assessing risk of business decisions, driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, applying sound ethical judgment, and escalating, managing, and reporting control issues with transparency. Manage data inputting for trading documentation and interact with other regional support teams regarding documentation data systems and related queries and amendments. Participate in global documentation regulatory and remediation projects. Assist in coordinating and supporting AP Markets Legal Contract Management processes and initiatives. Liaise with other control and functional business in support of initiatives that the AP MLCM is involved in. Provide analysis of matters to support resolution of complex and variable situations or to formulate an approach. Responsibilities Provide legal counsel to the Business, participate in strategic initiatives, provide subject matter expertise and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, and advise business management on legal matters impacting the business. Partner with legal peers to objectively evaluate business proposals, applying institutional knowledge and risk appetite against industry standards, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating as appropriate. Collaborate across internal lines of business, controls and support functions, and external counsel to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest; coordinate closely with the Legal team on a regional and global basis. Participate in business planning and development initiatives; contribute to business objectives by providing thought leadership using knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations. Proactively identify, evaluate, and contribute to the appropriate management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk by collaborating with ICRM & Risk, following relevant legal developments, participating in internal projects, and escalating as appropriate. Manage day‐to‐day legal activities as a subject matter expert in the area of responsibility and provide advisory services to business partners. Monitor management of complex legal issues and transactions, escalating when necessary. Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, and applying sound ethical judgment while supervising activities and ensuring accountability. Qualifications 6‐10 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services. Banking or financial industry experience, including laws related to banking regulations. Knowledge of international 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. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and relationship‐management skills. Proven ability to apply sound judgment while managing assignments in a demanding, fast‐paced environment. Bar license in good standing to practice law. Education Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree. Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity, review Accessibility at Citi. 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