The Country Counsel 4 is accountable for management of complex/critical/large professional disciplinary areas.
Leads and directs a team of professionals.
Requires a comprehensive understanding of multiple areas within a function and how they interact in order to achieve the objectives of the function.
Applies in-depth understanding of the business impact of technical contributions.
Commercial awareness is a necessity.
Generally accountable for delivery of a full range of services to one or more businesses/ geographic regions.
Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level.
Some external communication may be necessary.
Accountable for the end results of an area.
Exercises control over resources, policy formulation and planning.
Primarily affects a sub-function.
Involved in short- to medium-term planning of actions and resources for own area.
Full management responsibility of a team or multiple teams, including management of people, budget and planning, to include performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary actions and terminations and budget approval.Responsibilities:Serves as Country CounselManages & supports the Legal function providing support and guidance to the local businesses and to all Citi functions on all aspects of local & Citigroup Legal related mattersEnsures full compliance of all local Citigroup products and structures with local Law, as in force, and where applicable with international standardsEnsures continuity and management of legal operations of Citigroup in the region as it pertains to local licenses and all other types of Corporate Governance, including company secretarial roles, as well as compliance with local regulatory requirementsAdvises the CCO on business and Franchise Legal issuesInterfaces with RegulatorsEnsures consistency of Citigroup policies with local legal requirementsEscalates all issues to designated Division Counsel that are of importance within the roleParticipate in the local Management committeesManagement and coordination of the provision of external legal servicesLiaise with compliance in the development, updating and presentation of training materials related to local laws and regulationsAssists overseas colleagues engaged in projects and deals involving local laws and regulationsManages and organizes the handling of litigation cases in which Citigroup entities are involved as defendants or claimantsManage the functioning of the Legal DepartmentDrafts and implements local legal policies and proceduresDrafts, amend and approve the list of external legal counsels used by Citigroup locallyManages several relationship with external legal counselsReviews customer complaints that could develop into legal actions or have regulatory implicationsProvide solution-oriented legal support and assistance to the local businesses in accordance with strategic business needs and applicable regulatory and legal requirementsAppropriately 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:10+ years of experienceExcellent leadership, interpersonal, relationship management skillsExcellent written, verbal, problem solving and analytical skillsEffective negotiation skills and ability to maintain effective relationshipsMembership of local Bar/ Lawyers AssociationEducation:Bachelors/University degree, Master's degree preferredThis job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed.
Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.This position is part of a new team (Corporate Reporting team) that will report into the Head of Legal of Corporate Governance and Commercial Banking and will be responsible for regulatory compliance with securities market regulations, as well as disclosures to stock exchanges and regulators.-Experiencia en empresas que cotizan en bolsa o en despachos de Capital Markets.-Experiencia en IPOS, emisiones de valores, o experiencia en empresas que coticen en Bolsa.-Seguimiento a políticas en inversiones, asamblea de accionistas.-Indispensable manejo de inglés avanzado (speaking, reading, writing).
------------------------------------------------------Job Family Group: Legal------------------------------------------------------Job Family:Legal - Country------------------------------------------------------Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities.
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