Legal Support Officer

Legal Support Officer - Regulatory MonitoringJoin to apply for the Legal Support Officer - Regulatory Monitoring role at CitiLegal Support Officer - Regulatory MonitoringJoin to apply for the Legal Support Officer - Regulatory Monitoring role at CitiGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.The Legal Support Officer is an intermediate level, non-attorney role, responsible for providing legal support to the Citi Legal team.
This role requires a pragmatic, proactive professional with thorough understanding of the Citi Legal Team.
The overall objective of this role is to provide support to the Legal Team.Responsibilities:Responsible for legal support activities related to legal operations, litigation/discovery/settlements or negotiation and contract administrationManages the execution, review, processing and tracking of legal documentation, executes transactions and completes varied work requests from multiple sources that may be complex in character and have tight deadlinesExecutes legal programs and projects to achieve coordinated and efficient process improvements and legal support solutions; liaises with other control/functional businesses in support of initiativesConducts independent research and analysis of matters, applying institutional knowledge and knowledge of laws, rules and regulations, to support in the identification of legal solutions situations or to formulate recommendations on approach or strategyApplies in-depth understanding of how associated risks differ depending on product and documentation envisaged in relevant jurisdiction(s) and provides advice to the Risk function and business partners accordinglyMaintains detailed records and documentation while staying abreast of new and changing regulatory and legal issues and industry initiativesInteracts with senior leaders, internal and external peers to gather information and works closely with the team's management to determine legal solutionsAppropriately 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.Qualifications:5-8 years of relevant industry experience, preferably with some experience working in an in-house legal role within financial servicesAbility to manage complex documentation with organization and detailMust possess excellent interpersonal and project management skills, as well as the ability to interact and communicate effectively with Senior managementProficient in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OutlookIn-depth knowledge of legal customs and practicesKnowledge and understanding of the financial services industryEducation:Bachelors/University degree, Master's degree preferred Job Family Group:Legal Job Family:Legal Professionals Time Type:Full time Most Relevant SkillsPlease see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant SkillsFor complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.View Citi's EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.Seniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesBanking, Financial Services, and Investment BankingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Citi by 2xSign in to set job alerts for "Legal Officer" roles.Executive Counsel – Legal Entity Governance LeaderSenior Legal Manager - Latin America (Legal Strategy & Operations)We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way.
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