Senior Lead Counsel 2 - Regulatory (Hybrid)
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Citi is seeking a highly motivated attorney to join its Central Transformation Legal Advisory Group within the Citi Legal Department. This is a senior position responsible that serves as a subject matter expert and key legal advisor to business stakeholders, functional partners, and the Legal Management Council by providing counsel and thought leadership on all aspects of legal matters related to Citi's Transformation, including related supervisory remediation initiatives. This role provides strategic counsel, challenge, and guidance across Citi businesses and functions in support of the execution and implementation of Citi's cross-enterprise transformation remediation efforts. This role reports to the Head of COO, Central Transformation and Finance Advisory Legal within the Citi Bank Regulatory Legal Group.The candidate will be expected to provide legal support, coordination, challenge, and advice to Transformation program group management and participants, including the businesses and functions with roles and responsibilities therein. The candidate will identify, analyze, and interpret U.S. and non-U.S. laws and regulations, and provide both general and specific legal advice as each Transformation program group executes and implements Citi's transformation efforts. This role has a significant degree of responsibility, authority, and autonomy. It requires in-depth conceptual and practical understanding of the laws, regulations, and guidance of the U.S. federal banking agencies' (Federal Reserve, OCC, and FDIC) as applicable to the geographies in which Citi operates. This role has authority to negotiate and make independent decisions on issues and activities that are critical to the Transformation and Citi. This role is not a manager.The role will also interact with other members of the Legal Department, working in close coordination and collaboration with Legal colleagues (including lawyers within other groups that will be handling specific regulatory remediation and other transformation tasks) by, among other things, providing legal advice concerning specific transformation deliverables and related risk and control projects and initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Provide legal advice and support to senior stakeholders regarding existing and emerging regulatory issues concerning the impact of U.S. banking laws and regulations on Citi's businesses and control functions in connection with the TransformationGuide the development and implementation of Transformation-related deliverables and work productsClosely collaborate with other Citi functions –including the Transformation Program Office, Data, Finance, Compliance, and Risk – by acting as a key advisor on strategic legal issuesInteract with the U.S. federal banking agencies on issues of import impacting the TransformationServe as a key stakeholder and decision-maker in senior Transformation-related forums covering complex and high-risk strategic, risk management, governance, regulatory interactions, and franchise reputational issuesWork with and manage the use of external legal counsel to support the Transformation, as neededStay abreast of changing internal policies, regulatory and legal environment, and industry trends that may impact the TransformationAppropriately assess regulatory risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for Citi's reputation, sound judgment, and an ability to appropriately escalate issuesQualifications:15+ years of legal experience within a large corporation, law firm, or government agencyFinancial industry experience, or other regulatory or general corporate experience, requiredIn-depth knowledge and expertise of laws, regulations, guidance, and enforcement activities of the U.S. federal banking agenciesExperience working in a complex, demanding, and fast-paced environmentAbility to handle multiple complex and confidential matters on time and under pressureExcellent oral communicator and diplomatic negotiator, with an ability to exercise influence in various mediumsDemonstrated ability to think strategically, analytically, and creatively problem solveRobust analytical skills and the ability to write clearly and persuasivelyDemonstrated stakeholder management skills and a proven ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with leaders in Citi's businesses, functions, and the Legal DepartmentProven ability to apply sound judgement while managing complex subject matter and issuesThe ideal candidate will have the motivation, enthusiasm, gravitas, and organization skills to provide legal advice and guidance in connection with large-scale, high-consequence projectsLicense to practice law in good standingEducation:Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree required------------------------------------------------------Job Family Group: Legal------------------------------------------------------Job Family:Legal - Enterprise------------------------------------------------------Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------Primary Location:Tampa Florida United States------------------------------------------------------Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$170,000.00 - $300,000.00In 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.------------------------------------------------------Anticipated Posting Close Date:Oct 11, 2024------------------------------------------------------Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ( Citi ) invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. 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