Legal Support Officer - C12 - SAO PAULO

Citi; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 20.000 - 80.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading company is seeking a Legal Support Officer in São Paulo. This role involves providing legal support, managing documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the financial services sector and strong project management skills. Fluency in English is required, with a preference for candidates who also speak Spanish. Join a dynamic team committed to legal excellence and regulatory compliance.

Qualificações

• 5-8 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services.
• In-depth knowledge of legal customs and practices.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal support related to legal operations and contract administration.
• Conduct independent research and analysis to identify legal solutions.

Conhecimentos

Fluency in English

Excellent interpersonal skills

Project management skills

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree preferred

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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The Legal Support Officer is an intermediate level, non-attorney role responsible for regulatory monitoring, identifying, and analyzing changes to the regulatory environment, including new laws, rules, regulations, or modifications to existing ones.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide legal support related to legal operations, litigation, discovery, settlements, or contract administration.
2. Manage the execution, review, processing, and tracking of legal documentation, execute transactions, and handle work requests from multiple sources with potential complexity and tight deadlines.
3. Implement legal programs and projects to improve processes and support legal support solutions; collaborate with other control/functional teams on initiatives.
4. Conduct independent research and analysis, applying institutional knowledge and understanding of laws, rules, and regulations to identify legal solutions or formulate strategic recommendations.
5. Understand how associated risks differ depending on product and documentation in relevant jurisdictions, advising the Risk function and business partners accordingly.
6. Maintain detailed records, stay updated on regulatory and legal issues, and industry initiatives.
7. Engage with senior leaders and internal/external peers to gather information and work closely with management to determine legal strategies.
8. Assess risks appropriately in business decisions, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, safeguarding the firm's reputation, and escalating issues transparently.

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of relevant industry experience, preferably with in-house legal experience within financial services.
• Fluency in English required; knowledge of Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to manage complex documentation with organization and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and project management skills; effective communication with senior management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• In-depth knowledge of legal customs and practices.
• Understanding of the financial services industry.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or higher; Law degree preferred but not required. Relevant fields include Economics, International Relations, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, etc. Master's degree preferred.

Additional Information:

• Job Family Group: Legal
• Job Family: Legal Professionals
• Employment Type: Full-time

Citi is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.