Senior Lead Counsel 1 - Enterprise - SVP

Citigroup Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 169,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement (3 days in the

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Lead Counsel 1 for its Technology and Operations team within the global Technology, Operations & Privacy law group.

The role provides broad commercial legal support on technology agreements, AI usage, outsourcings, and related contracts across North America and globally. The position emphasizes pragmatic legal counsel, risk-aware decision making, and collaboration with Legal, Risk, Compliance, and business partners across Citi.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of proven general commercial transactional experience, ideally with multinational or financial services exposure.
• Experience with banking regulations and complex deals.
• Strong written and oral communication, negotiation skills, and ability to build trusted relationships.
• Effective leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to apply sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree.
• Member of Florida bar in good standing or eligibility for in-house counsel within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide Citi businesses with legal counsel on technology transactions and related commercial contracts.
• Evaluate technology transactions applying industry standards, laws, and regulatory guidelines with risk awareness.
• Collaborate across businesses and control functions to ensure coordinated outcomes.
• Contribute thought leadership on strategic planning and regulatory developments.
• Identify and manage legal, regulatory, and reputational risk in collaboration with ICRM & Risk.
• Negotiate and draft technology agreements, software licenses, SaaS/Hosted/Cloud services for North America and global use.
• Escalate complex issues and ensure compliance with Citi policies and standards.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Relationship management

Education

Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree

Florida Bar admission or eligibility for in-house counsel within 6 months

Job description

The Citi Corporate Legal Department seeks to fill an attorney role in the Technology and Operations team, within the global Technology, Operations & Privacy law group at Citi.The Senior Lead Counsel 1 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 and collaborating with legal and business peers globally to provide a broad range of commercial legal support for operational and corporate services issues, negotiating and drafting a range of general commercial contracts, including technology agreements, use of artificial intelligence, outsourcings, other services arrangements and other commercial contracts. The role will work with business and function colleagues (Legal, Risk, Compliance, Finance, HR and Enterprise Operations & Technology) across Citi: e.g., Services; Banking; and Corporate Functions, and provide a broad range of commercial legal support across Citi business areas, including HR; Advertising & Marketing; Facilities; Travel; Technology; Hardware and Software; and Professional Services.

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 Citi operates. Provides input into strategic decisions, exercising sound legal judgment 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
• Objectively evaluate technology transactions business decisions by applying institutional knowledge against industry standard, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, 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 aligned to associated businesses
• Participate in planning and development initiatives; contribute to objectives by providing thought leadership using knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations
• 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 North America and Global enterprise use. The primary focus of the job is on intellectual property agreements, including software licenses and SaaS/Hosted/Cloud-based services. Many agreements support global frameworks and require flexibility to adapt a global model to specific and varied local legal, regulatory and business requirements.
• Monitor management of complex legal issues, escalating when 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:

• 7+ years of proven general commercial transactional experience. Experience working with multi-national or financial services companies a plus
• Banking or financial industry experience, including laws related to banking regulations
• 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
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills
• Proven ability to apply sound judgement while managing assignments in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree
• Member of Florida bar in good standing or ability to become authorized in-house counsel within 6 months of joining

Hybrid role, with 3 days in the Tampa office required. (No relocation assistance offered).

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$169,040.00 - $253,560.00

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:

Oct 20, 2026

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