Legal Lead Counsel 2 - Country (C13) - Ciudad De Mexico

.The Lead Counsel 2 is a senior level position responsible for providing legal counsel and support to aligned countries / geographies of responsibility.The overall objective of this role is to provide legal support, advice, and guidance across a broad range of practice areas, with respect to the local laws and regulations of the country or countries for which the Country General Counsel Group Manager is responsible.This role is responsible for providing guidance, support, and legal advice on Citi's businesses and functions in COUNTRY / GEOGRAPHY.This role requires thorough understanding of the business needs and expectations, combined with a solid conceptual / practical grounding in the laws and regulations of the geographies in which we operate.Responsibilities :In coordination with the Country Counsel team, provides legal advice and support to Country Business Management on legal, control function and regulatory matters associated with Citi's business activities and legal entities in the countries covered; Supports strategic initiatives of the businesses and functions in countries covered by providing Citi Country Officers with guidance and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, and advising business management on legal matters impacting the businessCoordinates provision of internal and external legal support to Citi's local businesses in MEXICO, working closely with the relevant Regional Product Counsel (or his or her designee) to ensure that Citi's legal needs are met in a cost-effective mannerDevelops a broad understanding of Citi's businesses in the MEXICO and of the major legal and regulatory risks facing those businessesCollaborates across internal lines of business, control / support functions and / or external counsel to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest, coordinates closely with Legal team members, as appropriatePartners with Citi Country Officers and country management to support Citi's maintaining of good relations with local regulators and all other local regulatory bodies that are relevant to Citi business activitiesAssures that key legal and regulatory developments that may impact or otherwise be relevant to Citi's businesses in the country, including those involving other financial institutions, are appropriately monitored and that country management is apprised of significant developmentsTakes an active role in any relevant country-level governance committees as assigned,, coordinating committee, business risk & controls committee, legal & compliance committee, legal vehicle management committee; act as lawyer providing support to the country in any matter