Legal Support Lead Officer - Regulatory Requirements & Obligations

Citigroup • Irving, TX • 4h ago

The Legal Support Sr. Lead Officer is a senior level, non-attorney role, responsible for providing legal support to the Citi Legal team. This role requires a pragmatic, proactive professional with thorough understanding of the Citi Legal Team. The overall objective of this role is to provide support to the Legal Team.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for legal support activities related to legal operations, litigation/discovery/settlements or negotiation and contract administration

Collaborates across control/support functions, lines of business and the legal team on programs, projects and matters of common interest to achieve coordinated and efficient process improvements and legal support solutions

Participates in planning and development initiatives; contributes to business objectives by providing thought leadership using institutional knowledge and knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations

Serves as subject matter expert to global partners, key stakeholders and senior legal managers, by managing day-to-day legal support activities, providing advisory services and thought leadership, escalating as appropriate

Applies comprehensive understanding of concepts and procedures within Legal and basic knowledge of other areas to resolve complex legal issues and transactions, ensuring quality, efficiency and consistency, escalating where appropriate

Represents the supported area or function in meetings and committees, globally and/or regionally with visibility to senior leadership

Manages team templates/procedure memos/policies and functions as the first line of inquiry for questions regarding content

May be responsible for mentoring and training junior members of the team

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.

Support the Financial Regulations Inventory (FRI)

Process changes and modification to the FRI within the established standards and approval rules

Draft and lead implementation of new system functionality for the FRI

Maintain program documentation

Participate in UAT

Develop, implement and execute controls

Qualifications:

10+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably with some experience working in an in-house legal role within financial services

Proven ability to manage complex documentation with organization and detail

Must possess excellent interpersonal and project management skills, as well as the ability to interact and communicate effectively with Senior management

Knowledge of legal customs and practices

Knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry

Education:

Bachelors/University degree, Master's degree preferred

Job Family Group:

Legal

Job Family:

Legal Professionals

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Irving Texas United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$144,480.00 - $216,720.00

In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Jul 03, 2025

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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