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.
Job Family Group: Legal
Job Family: Legal - Product
Time Type: Full time
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