Senior eDiscovery Project Manager/eDRMO Team (Hybrid)

CITI; Buxton (ND); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legal Support Lead Officer to provide vital support to their Legal Team. This senior-level role requires a proactive professional with extensive experience in legal operations, particularly within the financial services sector. Responsibilities include managing complex legal documentation, participating in legal projects, and staying updated on regulatory changes. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a deep understanding of legal customs and practices. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to effective legal strategies and solutions.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services.
• Ability to manage complex documentation with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for operations, litigation, and contract administration.
• Manage execution and tracking of legal documentation and records.

Skills

Legal Operations

Contract Administration

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Legal Support Lead Officer is a senior level, non-attorney role, responsible for providing legal support to the Citi Legal team. This role requires a pragmatic, proactive professional with a thorough understanding of the Citi Legal Team. The overall objective of this role is to support the Legal Team.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide legal support related to legal operations, litigation, discovery, settlements, negotiations, and contract administration.
2. Manage the execution, review, processing, and tracking of legal documentation and records; execute transactions and handle complex work requests with tight deadlines.
3. Participate in legal programs and projects to improve processes and support legal solutions; liaise with control/functional teams on initiatives.
4. Engage with senior leaders and internal/external peers to gather information and work with management to determine legal strategies.
5. Stay informed of regulatory changes, new laws, internal policies, and legal developments.
6. Conduct independent research, investigations, and analysis to identify legal solutions or develop strategies.
7. Apply understanding of risks associated with different products and jurisdictions to advise the Risk function and business partners.
8. Assess risks in business decisions, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and policies; escalate and report control issues transparently.

Qualifications:

1. 6-10 years of relevant industry experience, preferably including in-house legal experience within financial services.
2. Ability to manage complex documentation with organization and attention to detail.
3. Excellent interpersonal and project management skills; effective communication with senior management.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
5. Deep knowledge of legal customs and practices.
6. Understanding of the financial services industry.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.