The Deputy Counsel is an intermediate position responsible for managing a variety of day-to-day legal activities as part of the APAC M&SS Legal team. The overall objective of this role is to provide legal support, advice and guidance across a broad range of practice areas.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for negotiation of industry trading documentation, including but not limited to the ISDA Master Agreement, GMRA, GMSLA, CDEA and ancillary documentation in a financial institution
Assist in the coordination and support of Legal Documentation Unit and Well Founded Basis work processes and initiatives
Assist in monitoring industry developments in relation to documentation and WFB initiatives
Supports activities related to legal operations, technology, budget/expenses, risk/controls, litigation/discovery/settlements or administration
Performs varied work requests from multiple sources that may be complex in character and have tight deadlines
Responsible for tasks associated with programs and projects
Provides analysis of matters in support of resolution of situations or to formulate an approach
Liaise with other control and functional business in support of project initiatives
May be responsible for billing or legal settlements
Works closely with the team’s manager to complete tasks assigned
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
Qualifications:
2-5 years of relevant experience
Relevant experience preferably from another bank or law firm
Comprehensive knowledge of local, state and federal laws and practices
Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication
Proven analytical and organizational skills
Knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry
Education:
Bachelor's degree/University degree in law.
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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