Legal Senior Group Manager - Country - Director
Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills and experience to Citi’s Legal team. 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 Legal Senior Group Manager is a senior management-level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department to manage and direct day-to-day legal activities in coordination with the Legal team. The overall objective of this role is to provide legal support, advice, and guidance across a broad range of practice areas, with respect to the local laws and regulations of the country or countries for which the role is responsible.
This role leads a team of lawyers providing guidance, support, and legal advice on Citi\'s businesses and functions in Ireland and Europe for Citibank Europe PLC (CEP) and in Ireland for the Citi franchise generally. This role requires thorough understanding of the strategic direction 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, practical, and artful business-oriented solutions. Full management responsibility of a team, including management of people, budget, and planning.
What You’ll Do
Responsible for providing legal counsel to CEP senior management, control functions and businesses on legal, regulatory and franchise matters associated with Citi’s business activities in the countries covered; ensuring that CEP is appropriately addressing legal, regulatory and franchise risks in these countries, consulting with Regional Country Counsel as appropriate; and to the Citi Country Cluster Head, Citi Country Officer
Supporting the General Counsel in advising the Executive Committee and the Board and their sub-committees, as well as Country committees, on matters of legal and regulatory risk
Support strategic initiatives of the businesses and functions in countries covered by providing subject matter expertise and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices
Advise business management/leadership on all manner of legal matters impacting the business
Manage a team by providing guidance, evaluating employee performance, and providing recommendations for pay increases, promotions, terminations, personnel-related matters, as applicable
Drive the provision of internal and external legal support to Citi’s local businesses in Ireland, working closely with the relevant Regional General Counsel (or designee) to ensure that Citi’s legal needs are met in a cost‑effective manner
Develop a broad understanding of Citi’s businesses in Ireland and across Europe and of the major legal and regulatory risks facing those businesses and/or the Citi franchise
Ensure business decisions are made with legal guidance; applying institutional knowledge against industry standard, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines; identifying when to escalate when necessary
Drive collaboration across internal lines of business and control/support functions to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest; coordinate closely with other legal team members, as appropriate
Advise (or arrange for the provision of legal advice by other internal or external counsel to) business management on legal and regulatory risks affecting Citi’s businesses in Europe and Ireland, as well as franchise and reputational risks
Provide legal advice to CEP and the Ireland franchise and country management to maintain good relations with local regulators and relevant regulatory bodies
Monitor key legal and regulatory developments that may impact Citi’s businesses and apprise country management of significant developments
Take an active role in CEP or country-level governance committees and provide legal support to the country in any matter
Manage day-to-day legal activities as a subject matter expert and provide senior advisory services to business partners
Assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrate ethical judgment, and escalate and report control issues with transparency
What We’ll Need From You
Specific relevant industry experience with some experience working in an in-house legal role in financial services; managerial experience
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills
Excellent command of local languages
Proven ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Comprehensive knowledge of international, multi-jurisdictional laws and practices while staying abreast of regulatory and legal environment, internal policies and industry trends that impact the business
Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships
Bar license in good standing to practice law - preferably in Ireland
Education
Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree
What We Can Offer You
We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. We put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.
You will be based at Citi’s office in Dublin, Ireland with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), a competitive base salary, and additional benefits.
A discretionary annual performance related bonus
Private medical insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Access to 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.
Job family and role details: Legal – Country; Time Type: Full time; Location: Dublin, Ireland.
EEO: Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accessibility information available.
This description reflects the current responsibilities and requirements. It does not imply that the position is closed or will remain open indefinitely.
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