Legal Counsel - International Operations & Technology

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution’s in-house legal team? Then bring your skills here!

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 a legal position responsible for accomplishing results through the delivery of legal support, advice and guidance across a broad range of assigned practice areas within the Operations & Technology International Legal Team which is part of the broader Citi Legal Department. 

This dynamic and supportive Team of lawyers provides a wide range of commercial and technology legal advice and associated support for a range of stakeholders in different areas of the bank, including Citi’s Procurement Team (contract managers) in connection with third party supplier and outsourcing contracts for a wide spectrum of goods and services across Citi business and function areas.  The Team also provides legal advice in relation to other projects and key regulatory matters and a myriad of commercial contracts and legal documents in different sectors.

This role is suited to a proactive and adaptable commercial lawyer who enjoys working independently on a wide range of legal initiatives but who also has experience supporting other lawyers and colleagues on projects, acting as a team player.

What you’ll do

• Oversee assigned legal activities in the Team, which provides legal counsel and support in relation to a broad range of commercial contracts, complex outsourcing negotiations, technology law, data protection law and regulation.
• Work both independently and with others in the Team, and provide legal coverage on strategic projects across different Citi business and legal practice areas.
• Help devise the legal strategy and work to ensure delivery.  
• Provide legal advisory services to stakeholders and apply a comprehensive understanding to your multiple assigned areas, acting as a legal subject matter expert (SME).
• Engage and supervise external counsel, where required, and resolve complex issues.
• Ensure that you effectively manage the relationship with your internal stakeholders and clients and your personal capacity to meet business needs and ensure efficient delivery of legal services as part of a busy commercial lawyer role.
• Continuously stay informed of regulatory changes, internal policy changes and developments in the law.
• Demonstrate a willingness to upskill into new practice areas and take ownership to ensure legal service is delivered. 

What we’ll need from you

• Commercial lawyer with relevant legal experience. Exceptional candidates who do not meet all criteria may still be considered.
• Good standing to practice law in the UK.
• Banking/financial industry experience or experience from working with a law firm or in-house legal function is beneficial.
• An understanding of applicable EU and UK legal and regulatory obligations (including an in-depth working knowledge of Data Protection law, regulatory outsourcing and operational resilience requirements) applicable to the financial services sector in the context of general commercial contracting and processes is particularly useful.
• Proven analytical and organizational skills. Ability to sense and manage the emergence of risk and navigate stakeholders through that is key.
• Confidence in negotiation of a wide range of differing types of commercial contracts and ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Strong technical legal drafting skills.
• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Strong team player, who is also able to work independently.

What we can offer you

This a rare opportunity to join a talented and collaborative group of lawyers who work on exciting and interesting projects across a broad array of legal areas as part of a large global in-house Legal team with impact across the only global investment bank operating in Northern Ireland. 

We can’t wait to have you on board as part of our team! 

This role is suited to a proactive self-starter and an adaptable individual who thrives on the challenges of a broad and very busy commercial lawyer role. 

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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