The Senior Counsel is a senior professional position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to manage and direct 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**:
- Manage day to day activities of Legal team(s) within a country, product or sub-unit
- Evaluate employee performance and provide recommendations for pay increases, promotions, terminations, etc.
- Provide legal advisory services to business managers and defend legal matters
- Supervise external counsel and resolve moderately complex issues
- Continuously stay informed of regulatory changes, new regulations, internal policy changes and developments in the law
- Allocate and coordinate resources and conduct planning and budgeting activities, as needed
**Qualifications**:
- 6-10 years of relevant experience
- Valid Bar license to practice law
- Banking/financial industry experience or experience from big law firm
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of area of responsibility
- 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
- Master's degree preferred
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
- 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.
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