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
Citi's Legal Department is a global organization of over 1800 professionals providing legal advice to Citi's global businesses in over 80 countries. You will be part of a global legal team situated in various locations supporting a variety of Trade Products being provided in numerous jurisdictions.
What you'll do
Advising business units on a broad range of global trade related transactions but primarily Core Trade, EAF, Asset Distribution and aspects of ESG in the context of Trade, including bilateral and syndicated trade loan facilities, import/export financing, draft discounting, letter of credit transactions, financial asset sales and participations, export agency finance, and trade service transactions
In addition to providing legal coverage for a broad range of Trade related issues and transactions, the attorney will have primary responsibility for providing product legal coverage for (i) Export Agency Finance facilities (ii) Core Trade Facilities (trade services such as letters of credit and bank guarantees) and (iii) FRRM (Risk distribution, asset sales etc)
Providing advice regarding Trade product structures and documentation and advising Citi business units, branches, subsidiaries and affiliates regarding relevant matters of English law
Responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating the documentation associated with those transactions
Work with Citi control functions such as Regulatory, Compliance, Risk, Finance and Tax on issues affecting the Trade business and will work on regional and global projects and initiatives, such as digitisation
Responsible for coordinating with Citi internal counsel in numerous countries on global issues and managing external counsel
Additional job-related responsibilities and duties may be assigned as required
What we'll need from you
Suitable experience within secured lending/finance transactional experience at a major law firm or financial institution
Experience with global trade related transactions and trade finance products
Knowledge of cross border transactions and the corresponding legal implications
Knowledge of the ICC Governing Rules including ISP 98 and UCP
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and organizational skills
Team player with ability to work independently; Highly focused attention to detail
Bachelors and Law Degrees; admitted to practice law in England and Wales
What we can offer you
This is a role that will offer you the opportunity to build and develop an in-depth knowledge within Legal and drive your career forward.
Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.
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