The Assistant General Counsel 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.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a team or multiple teams, evaluating employee performance and providing recommendations for pay increases, promotions, terminations etc.
- Oversee legal activities in a single geographic location, multiple countries and/or over multiple products within a discrete business, such as Investment Banking, Debt Capital Markets, Corporate Law, etc. or over an area of legal expertise such as, Litigation Regulatory, HR, IP, Employment, etc.
- Apply comprehensive understanding of multiple function areas, acting as a subject matter expert in area of expertise to achieve goals of the function
- Resolve moderately complex legal issues with moderate impact on business/function segment and provide legal advisory services
- Partner with business/functional line management in recommending, developing and executing business plans within permissible statutory and regulatory frameworks
- Coordinate resources to meet business needs and ensure efficient delivery of legal services in business or country/region
- 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience
- Banking/financial industry experience or experience from big law firm
- Comprehensive knowledge of local, state and federal laws and practices
- Proven analytical and organizational skills
- Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication
- Bar license in good standing to practice law
Education:
- Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
- Master's degree preferred
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Job Family Group: Legal------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:Legal - Product------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location:New York New York United States------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$211,280.00 - $316,920.00
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.
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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:Nov 17, 2026------------------------------------------------------
Automated Processing and AIWe use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
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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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Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience
- Banking or financial industry experience, or experience at a large law firm
- Comprehensive knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and practices
- Proven analytical and organizational skills
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Bar license in good standing to practice law
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Master's degree
Citi Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Citi and has not been reviewed or approved by Citi.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive and reliable, with multiple medical, dental, vision, prescription, and mental-health options. Wellness programs, counseling, and preventive resources further reinforce health support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement planning is viewed as a standout, with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% and, in some cases, an additional fixed contribution. These elements are positioned as competitive features of the total rewards package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-support programs include parental leave, childcare and eldercare resources, backup-care assistance, and educational support. Part-time employees in some areas also access standard health and wellness benefits.
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