Investment Banking Legal Negotiator

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Team/Role Overview

The role is in Citi’s UK, Europe and MEA Investment Banking Legal team in Belfast which supports both the Equity Capital Markets (“ECM”) and Mergers & Acquisitions (“M&A”) Legal teams. Both the ECM and M&A Legal teams are part of the broader Banking Legal team. Banking Legal is a global team providing legal coverage and support for Citi’s Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate/Commercial banking businesses. You will be responsible for the drafting, review and negotiation of primarily ECM and M&A documentation and will work closely with the transaction teams globally.  The successful candidate may also be required to support the broader Banking Legal team in the drafting, review and negotiation of relevant documentation. Investment Banking Legal in Belfast comprises three team members and works closely with ECM and M&A Legal colleagues in London and Frankfurt, as well as and other Banking Legal colleagues across EMEA to provide advice and assistance on legal issues to the relevant businesses as they arise. Team members are closely involved in drafting, reviewing and negotiating documentation, including confidentiality agreements, back-to-back agreements to confidentiality agreements, engagement letters, non-reliance and hold harmless letters and disclaimers as well as supporting on advisory matters. Investment Banking Legal may also provide legal input on non-transactional matters, including regulatory and other market developments. As part of Citi’s internal control architecture, every team member is also an important part in ensuring compliance with Citi policies and procedures to protect the Citi franchise.  Commercial awareness and good judgment are therefore essential skills for the successful candidate. Citi’s ECM and M&A businesses are both market-leading across the UK, Europe and MEA.    

What you’ll do 

• Drafting, negotiating and managing legal documentation, in particular, confidentiality agreements,back-to-back agreements to confidentiality agreements, engagement letters, requests for proposal, disclaimers, non-reliance and hold harmless letters.
• Identifying franchise risk and policy/business waivers that may be required, as well as legal risks and opportunities presented by transactions and ensuring that Citi’s policy, legal and regulatory standards are maintained.
• Liaising with Citi colleagues in other legal teams including litigation, data protection, regulation and country counsel, as well as other groups within Citi, such as Risk, Tax, Compliance, Business Selection and Control Group.
• Day to day oversight of, and point of contact for, the other team members within the Investment Banking legal team. Ensure that BAU activities carried out by the team are completed accurately and to the highest standard.

What we’ll need from you

• Relevant industry experience, preferably with some experience working in an in-house legal role within financial services.
• Ability to manage complex documentation with organization and detail.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and project management skills, as well as the ability to interact and communicate effectively with Senior management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.
• In-depth knowledge of legal customs and practices, knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry.
• Law degree or equivalent experience preferred.

What we can offer you

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as: 

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
• A discretional annual performance related bonus 
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Pension Plan 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends 
• Access to an array of learning and development resources 

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day.  We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. 

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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