Senior Lead Counsel - Spread Products – Asset Backed Financing and Securitization

About the Position

Senior Lead Counsel - Spread Products – Asset Backed Financing and Securitization

Join Citi as a Senior Lead Counsel for Spread Products in Asset Backed Financing and Securitization, providing legal support and thought leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to the Business, supporting strategic initiatives, providing subject matter expertise and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, and advising business management/leadership on all manner of legal matters and risks impacting the business.
• Provide advisory services in respect of business decisions by applying institutional knowledge against industry standards, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating where appropriate.
• Collaborate across internal lines of business and control/support functions to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest; coordinate closely with the Legal team on a regional and global basis.
• Serve as business partner and advisor to business stakeholders and functional partners (e.g., Risk, Compliance) by participating in planning and development initiatives; contribute to business objectives by using knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations.
• Actively participate in various risk reviews, governance and control forums while demonstrating keen awareness of issues that could cause financial, reputational, or legal consequences.
• Proactively identify, evaluate and contribute to the appropriate management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk through cross-function collaboration, following relevant legal developments, participating in internal projects, and escalating as appropriate.
• Manage day-to-day legal activities as a subject matter expert in area of responsibility and provide senior advisory services to business partners.
• Negotiate, coordinate, and monitor management of complex legal issues and make key decisions within area of responsibility, escalating where necessary.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant industry experience with some experience working in an in-house legal role in financial services.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of international, multi-jurisdictional 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.
• NY Bar license in good standing to practice law.
• Experience in structured finance, securitizations and lending facilities.
• Experience in a broad range of asset-backed products, including auto loans, consumer loans, credit cards and trade receivables, preferably with global exposure.
• Must be collaborative.

Education

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree.

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $211,280.00 - $316,920.00.
• Comprehensive employee benefits, including medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; wellness programs; and paid time off packages.

About the Company

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.