Director /Legal Senior Group Manager - Partners and Products, Branded Cards

Citi; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 170,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Director /Legal Senior Group Manager to guide the legal team supporting U.S. Branded Cards. This role encompasses strategic legal counsel, management of a diverse team of attorneys, and oversight of complex legal matters affecting the business, requiring extensive legal expertise and leadership skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off packages

Qualifications

• 10+ years in industry, with in-house legal experience in financial services.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Bar license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to U.S. Branded Cards and Unsecured Lending business.
• Manage a team of four attorneys.
• Participate in risk governance and provide strategic legal advice.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Relationship Management

Judgment

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree

Job description

Director /Legal Senior Group Manager - Partners and Products, Branded Cards

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The Legal Senior Group Manager is a senior management-level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team within the Legal Function. The overall objective of this role is to provide legal support, advice, and guidance to the U.S. Branded Cards business.

This role requires thorough understanding of the strategic direction of the U.S. Branded Cards Business, combined with knowledge of the laws and regulations for the geographies in which we operate. Provides input into strategic decisions, exercising sound legal judgement to develop proactive, risk-appropriate and commercially practical business-oriented solutions. Full management responsibility of a team, including management of four (4) attorneys and planning.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing legal counsel to the U.S. Branded Cards and Unsecured Lending business ("Branded Cards"), 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
• Manages a diverse team by providing guidance, evaluating employee performance, and providing compensation recommendations, promotions, and support on personnel-related matters
• Provides 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
• Collaborates 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
• Accomplishes results by leveraging networks/connections, colleagues, and peers
• Serves 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 participates in various risk reviews, governance and control forums while demonstrating keen awareness of issues that could cause financial, reputational, or legal consequences
• Proactively identifies, evaluates and contributes to the appropriate management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk through cross- function collaboration, following relevant legal developments, participating in internal projects, escalating as appropriate
• Manages day-to-day legal activities as a subject matter expert in area of responsibility and provide senior advisory services to business partners
• Negotiates, coordinates, and monitors 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
  
  

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience with some experience working in an in-house legal role in financial services; previous managerial experience
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills
• Experience in working with regulators/regulatory bodies is preferred
• Proven ability to apply sound judgement while managing multiple assignments simultaneously in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations and practices applicable to the Branded Cards business 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
• Bar license in good standing to practice law
  
  

Education:

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree
  
  

The Legal Senior Group Manager will support U.S. Branded Cards and Unsecured Lending, specifically the U.S. proprietary and co-brand card businesses of Citigroup. This attorney will lead a legal team working directly with business management on negotiating and documenting credit card program agreements and portfolio purchase and sale agreements, product development and implementation, credit card rewards programs, acquisition and marketing offers and the origination of consumer and commercial credit card accounts.

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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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Primary Location:

Wilmington Delaware United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$170,000.00 - $300,000.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. 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 citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Jun 11, 2025

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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.

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View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Banking, Financial Services, and Investment Banking

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