Responsibilities:

Serves as Country Counsel

Manages & supports the Legal function providing support and guidance to the local businesses and to all Citi functions on all aspects of local & Citigroup Legal related matters

Ensures full compliance of all local Citigroup products and structures with local Law, as in force, and where applicable with international standards

Ensures continuity and management of legal operations of Citigroup in the region as it pertains to local licenses and all other types of Corporate Governance, including company secretarial roles, as well as compliance with local regulatory requirements

Advises the CCO on business and Franchise Legal issues

Interfaces with Regulators

Ensures consistency of Citigroup policies with local legal requirements

Escalates all issues to designated Division Counsel that are of importance within the role

Participate in the local Management committees

Management and coordination of the provision of external legal services

Liaise with compliance in the development, updating and presentation of training materials related to local laws and regulations

Assists overseas colleagues engaged in projects and deals involving local laws and regulations

Manages and organizes the handling of litigation cases in which Citigroup entities are involved as defendants or claimants

Manage the functioning of the Legal Department

Drafts and implements local legal policies and procedures

Drafts, amend and approve the list of external legal counsels used by Citigroup locally

Manages several relationship with external legal counsels

Reviews customer complaints that could develop into legal actions or have regulatory implications

Provide solution-oriented legal support and assistance to the local businesses in accordance with strategic business needs and applicable regulatory and legal requirements

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 experience

Excellent leadership, interpersonal, relationship management skills

Excellent written, verbal, problem solving and analytical skills

Effective negotiation skills and ability to maintain effective relationships

Membership of local Bar/ Lawyers Association

Education:

Bachelors/University degree, Master’s degree preferred