Senior Legal Counsel - Vice President
Are you looking for a career move that will place you in a global financial organization? Then bring your skills in financial law and other relevant law fields to Citi’s Legal Team.
By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organization whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.
What you’ll do
- In coordination with the Country Counsel team, provides legal advice and support to Country Business Management on legal, control function and regulatory matters associated with Citi’s business activities and legal entities in the countries covered; ensure that Citi is appropriately addressing legal, regulatory, franchise and reputational risks in these countries
- Support strategic initiatives of the businesses and functions in countries covered by providing Citi Country Officers with guidance and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, and advising business management on legal matters impacting the business
- Coordinate provision of internal and external legal support to Citi’s local businesses in Bulgaria, working closely with the relevant Regional Product Counsel (or his or her designee) to ensure that Citi’s legal needs are met in a cost-effective manner
- Develop a broad understanding of Citi’s businesses in the Bulgaria and of the major legal and regulatory risks facing those businesses
- Collaborate across internal lines of business, control/support functions and/or external counsel to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest, coordinates closely with Legal team members, as appropriate
- Partner with Citi Country Officers and country management to support Citi’s maintaining of good relations with local regulators and all other local regulatory bodies that are relevant to Citi business activities
- Assure that key legal and regulatory developments that may impact or otherwise be relevant to Citi’s businesses in the country, including those involving other financial institutions, are appropriately monitored and that country management is apprised of significant developments
- Take an active role in any relevant country-level governance committees as assigned, e.g., coordinating committee, business risk & controls committee, legal & compliance committee, legal vehicle management committee; act as lawyer providing support to the country in any matter.
- Manage day-to-day legal activities as a subject matter expert in area of responsibility and provide senior advisory services to business partners
What we’ll need from you
- Bulgarian Master’s degree in Law or an equivalent
- Bulgarian legal capacity as defined under applicable law
- 7+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills
- Excellent command of Bulgarian and English 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 maintain trusted relationships
What we can offer you
By joining Citi Sofia, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed) and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well.
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.
Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.
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Job Family Group: Legal------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:Legal - Country------------------------------------------------------
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:€41,980.00 - €75,620.00------------------------------------------------------
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Skills Required
- Bulgarian Master's degree in Law or equivalent
- Bulgarian legal capacity as defined under applicable law
- 7+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and relationship management skills
- Excellent command of Bulgarian and English
- Ability to manage multiple assignments in a demanding, fast-paced environment
- Comprehensive knowledge of international and multi-jurisdictional laws and practices
- Knowledge of regulatory and legal environments, internal policies, and industry trends impacting the business
- Effective communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to maintain trusted relationships
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is presented as comprehensive, including free in-network preventive care, mental-health resources, and the Be Well Program. Materials also state new hires have access to health and insurance benefits from the outset.
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Retirement Support — The retirement plan offers a $1-for-$1 match up to 6% of eligible pay. New employees are eligible for the plan, with automatic enrollment after 90 days if they do not enroll themselves.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Benefits highlight fertility treatment coverage, adoption/surrogacy reimbursement up to $30,000, and disability coverage. Coverage extends to spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender identity or sexuality, with gender-affirming care-related support noted.
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