Lead Counsel providing legal counsel and strategic support to Citi's Wealth Business in Mumbai. Involves collaborating across internal and external teams for legal compliance and risk management.
Responsibilities
Responsible for providing legal counsel to the Wealth Business
Participating in strategic initiatives
Providing subject matter expertise and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices
Advising business management on legal matters impacting the business
Partnering with legal peers to evaluate business proposals
Collaborating across internal lines of business and external counsel
Participating in Wealth planning and development initiatives
Assisting team in identifying, evaluating and managing legal, regulatory, and reputational risk
Managing day-to-day legal activities
Monitoring management of complex legal issues and transactions
Supporting the business on the review of client wealth structures
Addressing routing queries from front office staff regarding client account documentation
Partnering with Cross Enterprise Legal and/or Wealth lawyers to manage legal compliance
Reviewing regulatory pipelines and new business initiatives
Requirements
4-6 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services
Banking or financial industry experience, including laws related to banking regulations
Knowledge of international laws, regulations and practices while staying abreast of regulatory and legal environment, internal policies and industry trends
Experience with complex deals, demonstrated ability to analyze issues and develop legal solutions
Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills
Proven ability to apply sound judgement while managing assignments in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Bar license in good standing to practice law
Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree
Benefits
access to an array of learning and development resources
extensive on-the-job training
opportunities for volunteerism
Job title
Lead Counsel 1 – Wealth Clients Segments - Assistant Vice President
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