Legal Specialist

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Markets Legal Team.

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

This role is in the Legal Issuance Solutions team supporting the Global Issuance businesses. The team works closely with the product structuring and trading desks in London, New York and Asia, providing essential partnership to the product lawyers supporting those desks, as well as to business management and, where applicable, sales teams. The team act as an important partner to provide advice and assistance at all stages of the structured product lifecycle, including assisting in the structuring of transactions, managing the trade execution process, advising on regulatory matters and drafting, reviewing and negotiating documentation of all types.

The Legal Issuance Solutions team is responsible for managing high volume, fast ‘flow’ issuance and assisting with maintenance of Citi's structured debt issuance programmes, negotiating distribution agreements, advising the business on relevant legal and regulatory issues, and automation initiatives. As the business operates on a global basis, the role involves direct responsibility for transactions in Europe and regular contact with colleagues in the US and Asia.

This Legal Negotiator role is a non‑attorney role, responsible for representing the Legal Function in providing Transaction Management advice and support to Citi’s businesses and functions. The Transaction Management area is responsible for supporting the negotiation, transaction processes, documentation, and execution of business transactions (e.g., establishing a trading or banking relationship, entering transactions or services with Citi, documenting trading in securities between two or more parties).

This role requires a pragmatic, proactive professional with a thorough understanding of the business covered by the team and its products and services. This role also requires a thorough understanding of the contractual terms and legal implications of Citi’s documentation. Excellent communication and diplomacy skills are required as this role also provides direction to Citi businesses in discussions on the various contractual provisions, including on the risks of modifying or amending such terms and provisions.

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and required documentation for the relevant GMI Business.
• Conduct business negotiations in a timely, thorough, and efficient manner
• Engage with the firm's institutional clients and their internal/external counsel and collaborates with Citi’s first line, legal, second line, and other internal constituents during negotiations
• Integrate in-depth knowledge of an area to address queries from Citi businesses and clients regarding the contractual documentation and escalates to senior attorneys as required
• Have responsibility for the management of a number of transactions at any one time
• Stay abreast of new and changing regulatory and legal issues and industry initiatives and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements
• Get the opportunity to work on document templating and automation projects to improve existing processes and procedures and create efficiencies, including by embracing technology solutions
• Advise the Risk function and business partners on risks and associated documentation requirements based on product and relevant jurisdiction(s)
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citi, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy.

• Relevant industry experience, preferably with some experience working in an in‑house legal role within financial services.
• In‑depth knowledge of legal customs and practices, knowledge and understanding of…