**Responsibilities**: - Country Counsel for a Multi-business Country - 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 - 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 relationships with external legal counsels and regulators - 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 **Qualifications**: - 15+ years of experience, including 8-10+ years' managerial experience - Excellent command of local languages - 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 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 Management - **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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