Client Solutions Legal Counsel

Citigroup Inc.; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution, Citigroup Inc., is seeking a qualified legal professional for their Client Solutions team in Belfast. This role offers diverse responsibilities, including contract negotiation and legal advisory services, in a dynamic banking environment. Employees enjoy hybrid work arrangements, competitive salaries, and an array of benefits, ensuring a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days

Discretionary annual performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development resources

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister; ideally with banking or financial industry experience.
• Knowledge of international laws and regulations impacting the business.

Responsibilities

• Contract negotiation and legal drafting.
• Providing legal counsel to the Services Business.

Skills

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree

Job description

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

Team/Role Overview

Client Solutions fits into the Services Legal team. Services Business is made up of Cash Management, Trade and Custody. Our team sits within Services but supports all three areas by managing transactional work across the three Product lines. We aim to identify and address inconsistencies and inefficiencies existing between the approaches of each of the three Product lines. We do this alongside our primary aim of negotiating transactional documentation with our clients to onboard and expand their relationship with Citi.

What you’ll do

• Contract negotiation – including liaising with client legal team, legal drafting
• Be responsible for providing legal counsel to the Services Business (Cash Management, Trade & Custody), participating in strategic initiatives, providing subject matter expertise and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, and advising business management on legal matters impacting the business
• Partner with legal peers to objectively evaluate business proposals by analyzing documentation while applying institutional knowledge and risk appetite against industry standards, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating as appropriate
• Collaborate across internal lines of business, control/support functions and/or 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; contributes to business objectives by providing thought leadership using knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations
• Assist team in identifying, evaluating and contributing to the management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk by collaborating with ICRM & Risk, following relevant legal developments, participating in internal projects, escalating as appropriate
• Manage day-to-day legal activities as a subject matter expert in area of responsibility and provide advisory services to business partners
• Monitor management of complex legal issues and transactions, escalating when necessary

What we’ll need from you

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or equivalent / Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree
• Ideally have 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
• 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 judgement while managing assignments in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• A drive to develop and learn, willingness to seek help and escalate when needed

What we can offer you

This is a broad role, supporting the Services Business which spans across Cash Management, Trade and Custody. The variety in work will offer you the opportunity to build an in-depth knowledge of financial services operations and work with a broad range colleagues whilst focusing on a variety of contracts requiring differing legal knowledge and skills. Every day there will be new business challenges that will help you develop new skills that can drive your career

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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Job Family Group:

Legal

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Job Family:

Legal - Product

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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