Lead Counsel (Equities Products)

Citi; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Citi in Tampa, Florida seeks an experienced Legal Counsel for Equities to provide senior guidance shaping risk management, trades structuring, and regulatory obligations across markets. You will partner with Equities leadership to deliver practical, commercially sound advice on complex matters.

This role requires 6–10 years in financial-services law, a banking regulatory background, and a track record of structuring solutions for complex deals.

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of relevant legal experience, ideally within financial services.
• Experience with banking regulations and equities/ securities markets.
• Ability to track evolving international laws and regulatory trends.
• Record of structuring legal solutions for complex deals.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise leadership on legal matters affecting strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate proposals balancing risk appetite and regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external counsel across regions.
• Contribute to business planning with legal expertise.
• Identify and manage emerging legal, regulatory, and reputational risks.
• Provide day-to-day legal advisory support as subject matter expert.
• Oversee complex issues and escalate as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

Legal experience 6-10 years

banking/financial services law

Regulatory tracking

Deal structuring

Communication & negotiation

Relationship management

Bar license

Job description

As Legal Counsel for Equities, you will provide senior legal guidance that shapes how Citi's Equities business manages risk, structures trades, and meets its regulatory obligations across global markets. Sitting within Citi's Legal function, this role partners directly with Equities business leadership to deliver practical, commercially sound legal advice on complex matters. You will combine deep securities and equities market knowledge with sound judgment to help the business move forward confidently while managing legal and reputational risk.

Responsibilities

• Advise Equities business leadership on legal matters affecting strategic initiatives, drawing on subject matter expertise in relevant laws, rules, and industry practices.
• Evaluate business proposals alongside legal peers by weighing institutional risk appetite against industry standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate with internal teams, control functions, and external counsel to resolve matters efficiently across regional and global Legal teams.
• Contribute legal and industry expertise to Equities business planning and development initiatives.
• Identify and manage emerging legal, regulatory, and reputational risks by working closely with risk management teams and tracking legal developments.
• Deliver day-to-day legal advisory support as the go-to subject matter expert for the Equities business.
• Oversee complex legal issues and transactions, escalating matters that require senior attention.
• Safeguard Citi, its clients, and its assets by ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations and holding others accountable to the same standard.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 6 to 10 years of relevant legal experience, ideally within financial services.
• Background in banking or financial industry law, including banking regulations with a focus on equities and securities markets.
• Working knowledge of international laws and regulations, with the ability to track evolving regulatory and industry trends.
• Track record of structuring legal solutions for complex deals and resolving multifaceted legal issues.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills that build trusted relationships with business stakeholders.
• Well-developed interpersonal, organizational, and relationship management abilities.
• Bar license in good standing to practice law.

What We Offer

This role gives you the opportunity to shape high-impact Equities business decisions at a global financial institution while working alongside legal teams across regions and markets.

• Influence strategic Equities business decisions through direct advisory work with senior leadership.
• Collaborate with legal and business colleagues across global equities markets on cross-border matters.
• Work a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.
• Access ongoing learning and development opportunities to deepen your legal and equities market expertise.
• Benefit from financial wellbeing programs and long-term career support.
• Join a performance-driven legal team with global reach and real business impact.

Join Citi's Legal team and help shape the legal strategy behind the firm's global Equities business.

Job Family Group

Legal

Job Family

Legal - Product

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location

Tampa Florida United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$ 140.640,00 - $ 210.960,00

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.

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

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

Anticipated Posting Close Date

out. 24, 2026

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