Senior Lead Counsel, IP & Technology Transactions - Bilingual English / Spanish (Hybrid)

00002 Citibank, N.A.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 160,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm seeks a Senior Technology Transactions Attorney. This role involves providing legal counsel on technology transactions with a focus on LATAM, drafting and negotiating contracts, and collaborating with various business units. Ideal candidates should have over 7 years of transactional experience, fluency in English and Spanish, and expertise in Latin American legal systems. The position allows for a hybrid work model based in either New York or Tampa.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off packages including vacation and sick leave

Qualifications

• 7+ years of proven general commercial transactional experience.
• Experience working with financial services companies is a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in legal systems of multiple Latin American countries.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on Technology Transactions focusing on LATAM.
• Negotiate and draft commercial contracts including technology agreements.
• Collaborate with business functions to achieve efficient outcomes.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Effective communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

The Citi Corporate Legal department seeks to fill an attorney role in the Technology Transactions team, within the global Technology, Operations, & Privacy law group. The Technology Transactions Attorney – LATAM is a senior level position responsible for providing Citi businesses and functions with legal counsel and thought leadership on all matters related to Technology Transactions, with a focus on the LATAM located business. This attorney will provide a broad range of commercial legal support for operational and corporate services issues, negotiate and draft a range of general commercial contracts, including technology agreements, outsourcings, and other services arrangements. The role will collaborate with business and function colleagues (Legal, Risk, Compliance, Finance, HR and Enterprise Operations & Technology) globally across Citi : , Institutional Client Bank; Global Consumer Bank; and Corporate Functions, and provide a broad range of commercial legal support across Citi business areas, including HR; Advertising & Marketing; Facilities; Travel; Technology; and Professional Services, and be the primary liaison for global deals impacting the LATAM region.

This role requires a pragmatic, proactive attorney with thorough understanding of Technology Transactions, combined with a solid conceptual / practical grounding in the laws and regulations for the geographies in which we operate, particularly LATAM. This counsel will provide input into strategic decisions while exercising sound legal judgement to develop proactive, risk-appropriate, and commercially business-oriented solutions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing Citi businesses and functions with legal counsel; supporting strategic initiatives and product / service launches, providing subject matter expertise and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, and advising business management / leadership on all manners of legal matters related to Technology Transactions, with a focus on LATAM
• Objectively evaluate Technology Transactions business decisions by applying institutional knowledge against industry standard, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, with a focus on LATAM, escalating as appropriate
• Collaborate across internal lines of business and control / support functions to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters related to Technology Transactions; coordinate closely with legal peers, particularly in the LATAM region, aligned to associated businesses
• Proactively identify, evaluate, and contribute to the appropriate management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk by collaborating with ICRM & Risk, following relevant legal developments, participating in internal projects, and performing other related tasks
• Negotiate and draft a wide range of general commercial contracts, such as technology agreements, outsourcings, other services arrangements and other commercial contracts, for LATAM and Global enterprise use. Many agreements support global frameworks and require flexibility to adapt a global model to specific and varied local legal, regulatory and business requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of proven general commercial transactional experience. Experience working with financial services companies a plus
• Experience with legal work in LATAM region
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Spanish is required, with ability to draft, review and negotiate legal agreements in English and Spanish
• Demonstrated expertise in the legal systems and regulatory frameworks of multiple Latin American countries, particularly civil law jurisdictions, is highly desirable
• Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly to multi-national audiences
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills and experience working effectively with stakeholders from different backgrounds.
• Proven ability to apply sound judgement while managing assignments in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Member of a US bar in good standing

Education

• Juris Doctor (from an accredited law school, or an equivalent degree from a recognized foreign institution)

This is a hybrid role – the position can be based in either the New York City office (3 days / wk in office) or Tampa office (2 days / wk in office)

Job Family Group: Legal

Job Family: Legal - Enterprise

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location: New York, New York, United States

Salary Range: $211, - $316,

Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Anticipated Posting Close Date: Nov 19, 2025