Legal Support Specialist – Technology, Intellectual Property & Data Privacy

Citi; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Base salary

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Pension plan

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Learning & development resources

Job summary

Citi Belfast is seeking a Legal Support Specialist to provide hands-on legal support across technology transactions, IP, cybersecurity and data privacy in a fast-paced financial services environment.

In this non-attorney role you will draft, review and manage legal documents, support IP docketing and enforcement, and assist attorneys with regulatory and data privacy matters while maintaining high accuracy and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Draft, review and manage legal documents with high accuracy.
• Communicate complex legal information clearly and professionally.
• Proactively support multiple workstreams and maintain organized documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver legal support across technology transactions, IP, cybersecurity and data privacy.
• Manage patent/trademark docketing and trademark clearance workflows.
• Review marketing content for correct trademark usage and IP protection.
• Create and maintain contract templates (NDAs, trial agreements) from inception to lifecycle.
• Assist on incident response and data privacy matters in line with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct legal research on regulatory developments in tech, privacy and IP law.
• Coordinate team projects, prepare reports and support billing processes.

Skills

Legal drafting

Attention to detail

Communication (written & verbal)

MS Office proficient

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking to advance your legal career at the heart of a leading global financial institution? Citi’s Technology, Operations & Privacy Legal team is seeking a Legal Support Specialist to deliver hands‑on legal support across technology transactions, intellectual property, cybersecurity, and data privacy — including emerging areas such as AI and new technologies. This is a non‑attorney role that offers direct exposure to a high‑impact, specialist legal team operating at the intersection of law and technology in the financial services sector.

Responsibilities

• Deliver legal support across technology transactions, intellectual property, cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI-related matters, ensuring accurate and timely handling of each area.
• Manage patent and trademark docketing, coordinate trademark clearance and renewals, administer trademark and copyright agreements, and support enforcement activities on behalf of intellectual property attorneys.
• Review marketing and communications content to verify correct trademark usage, helping to protect Citi’s intellectual property assets.
• Create, maintain, and track legal documentation and contract templates — including NDAs and trial agreements — supporting technology transactions attorneys throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Assist cybersecurity and data privacy attorneys in managing the response to information security incidents and data privacy events, ensuring matters are handled with care and in line with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct legal research and analytical work across regulatory, legislative, and industry developments relevant to technology, privacy, and intellectual property law.
• Coordinate team projects, prepare reports, and manage billing processes, contributing to the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the legal function.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent university‑level qualification.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a legal environment, with exposure to a corporate legal department or law firm setting preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to draft, review, and manage legal documents with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational discipline.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal information clearly and professionally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Familiarity with legal customs, practices, and documentation standards within a professional legal environment.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision in a fast‑paced, high‑volume setting, managing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting intellectual property matters, particularly in trademark docketing, clearance, or enforcement within a corporate or law firm context.
• Background in technology transactions.
• Experience drafting or reviewing NDAs, trial agreements, or other technology‑related contracts.
• Exposure to cybersecurity incident response or data privacy compliance processes, ideally within the financial services industry.
• Knowledge of or genuine interest in AI and emerging technology issues as they relate to legal risk and regulatory developments.

What We Offer

At Citi Belfast, you will join a collaborative legal team that operates at a global scale, working on complex and evolving matters that shape how a leading financial institution manages its technology and data obligations. We offer a competitive package designed to support your professional growth, financial wellbeing, and work‑life balance.

• Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely each week.
• Competitive base salary, reviewed annually to reflect performance and market conditions.
• Discretionary annual performance‑related bonus.
• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Private medical insurance with package options to suit your personal circumstances.
• Pension plan to support your long‑term financial wellbeing.
• Paid parental leave to support you during key life moments.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support across personal and professional matters.
• Special discounts for employees, family members, and friends.
• Access to a broad range of learning and development resources to support your ongoing career progression.

Job Family Group:

Legal

Job Family:

Legal Professionals

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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