The Deputy Counsel is an intermediate position responsible for managing a variety of day-to-day legal activities in coordination with the Legal team. The overall objective of this role is to provide legal support, advice and guidance across a broad range of practice areas.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate employee performance and provide recommendations for pay increases, promotions, terminations, etc.
- Supervise external counsel and resolve issues, escalating to manager as needed
- Provide legal advice in one area of practice within a product, country or business
- Analyze documentation against regulatory requirements and internal policies to advise business accordingly
- Produce internal and external documents containing strategic recommendations with respect to matters managed for senior attorneys/country counsel review
- Execute tasks that support the fulfillment of the Firm's overall obligations and responsibilities
- 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:
- 2-5 years of relevant experience
- Juris Doctorate preferred
- 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
Education:
- Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
- Abogado titulado con experiencia de dos a cinco años en materia fiduciaria y con conocimiento en la regulación aplicable. Preferentemente haber trabajado en el sistema financiero, en notarías o en despachos.
- Experiencia en contratos de fideicomisos de todo tipo, tales como garantía, administración, planeación patrimonial, emisores, convenios modificatorios, así como en agencias administrativas y de garantías en créditos sindicados, comisiones mercantiles, entre otros.
- Manejo de inglés avanzado (indispensable).
- Buenas habilidades de comunicación y de trabajo en equipo.
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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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Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
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Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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