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The Lead Counsel II is a senior level position responsible for providing legal guidance and thought leadership to the business. The overall objective of this role is to provide legal support, advice, and guidance to the business.
The role resides within the Rates and Markets Treasury Legal team. The role holder will be a junior attorney dedicated coverage lawyer supporting securities financing transactions in Rates Finance and Markets Treasury businesses in North America as well as the NAM Markets Treasury business.
The role holder will provide (i) advice on US related legal issues relevant to the securities financing business for the Rates and Markets Treasury legal team, and (ii) assist senior lawyers in covering such businesses.
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The role holder will be required to support the Finance and Markets Treasury businesses on transaction execution, including by (i) reviewing and revising transaction documentation and (ii) advising the business of contractual terms.
The role requires knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to the Finance and Markets Treasury Busines. The role holder is also expected to answer questions from the business relating to contract interpretation (including related to the SIFMA Master Repurchase Agreement and ICMA Global Master Repurchase Agreement), to have an understanding of the mechanics of Rates transactions (including the commercial drivers for transactions, and how Rates products work with other products and transactions such as acquisitions) and to draft and negotiate bespoke terms (e.g. long form confirmations). The role holder will be required to have highly developed communication skills and an ability to identify risk mitigation solutions.
The ability to work collaboratively to analyze complex legal issues, exercise good judgement, recommend a risk-mitigated course of action, and remain resilient under pressure are all essential skills. The role holder will also be required to develop and start building a strong internal network across Legal.
Key responsibilities will include:
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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:
Tampa Florida United States
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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.
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
May 16, 2024
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