Senior Lead Counsel

Location: Citi Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia

Senior Lead Counsel (Markets)

Senior Lead Counsel I is a senior level position responsible for providing legal guidance and thought leadership to the business. The overall objective of this role is to provide legal support, advice, and guidance to the business.

This role requires a pragmatic, proactive attorney with thorough understanding of the Business, combined with a solid conceptual / practical grounding in the laws and regulations for the geographies in which we operate. Provides input into strategic decisions, exercising sound legal judgement to develop proactive, risk‑appropriate, and commercially practical business‑oriented solutions.

Responsibilities

- Responsible for providing legal counsel to the Business, participating in strategic initiatives, providing subject matter expertise and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, and advising business management on legal matters impacting the business.

- Objectively evaluates Business proposals by applying institutional knowledge and risk appetite against industry standards, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating as appropriate.

- Collaborates across internal lines of business and control/support functions to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest; coordinate closely with the Legal team on a regional and global basis.

- Participates in BUSINESS planning and development initiatives; contribute to business objectives by providing thought leadership using knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations.

- Proactively identifies, evaluates, and contributes to the appropriate management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk by collaborating with ICRM & Risk, following relevant legal developments, participating in internal projects, escalating as appropriate.

- Manages day‑to‑day legal activities as a subject matter expert in area of responsibility and provide advisory services to business partners.

- Monitors management of complex legal issues and transactions, escalating when necessary.

- 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

- 10+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services.

- Banking or financial industry experience, including laws related to banking regulations.

- Knowledge of international laws, regulations and practices while staying abreast of regulatory and legal environment, internal policies and industry trends that impact the business.

- Experience with complex deals, demonstrated ability to analyze issues and develop legal solutions.

- Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships.

- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills.

- Proven ability to apply sound judgement while managing assignments in a demanding, fast‑paced environment.

- Bar license in good standing to practice law.

- High level English is required.

Education

- Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree.

- Specialization or postgraduate degree in financial, banking, commercial regime (preferred).

The position is to cover all markets (FX spot, derivatives) for Bank, Trust and Broker dealer, Agency and Trust matters for Trust Company, Risk and Legal Lending Limit matters in Colombia, as well as Investment Banking transactions executed internationally.

Job Family Group

Legal

Job Family

Legal - Product

Employment type

Full time

Time Type

Full time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Banking, Financial Services, and Investment Banking

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