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Job Overview

The Deputy Counsel is an intermediate position responsible for managing a variety of 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:

Evaluate employee performance and provide recommendations for pay increases, promotions, terminations, etc.Supervise external counsel and resolve issues, escalating to manager as neededProvide legal advice in one area of practice within a product, country or businessAnalyze documentation against regulatory requirements and internal policies to advise business accordinglyProduce internal and external documents containing strategic recommendations with respect to matters managed for senior attorneys/country counsel reviewExecute tasks that support the fulfillment of the Firm's overall obligations and responsibilitiesAppropriately 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:

2-5 years of relevant experienceJuris Doctorate preferredRelevant experience preferably from another bank or law firmComprehensive knowledge of local, state and federal laws and practicesConsistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communicationProven analytical and organizational skills

Education:

Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

-Indispensable Abogado Titulado.

-Experiencia en temas de Derecho Corporativo, Mercantil y/o Derecho Civil.

-Deseable conocimientos en Derecho Bancario.

-Deseable experiencia en despacho o entidad financiera (Banco, SOFOM, etc.).

-Deseable conocimientos en títulos de operaciones de crédito.

-Seguimiento con clientes internos y participación en foros internos.

-Deseable manejo de inglés.

-Skills: organización, atención al detalle, trabajo bajo presión, proactividad y muchas ganas de aprender.

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Job Family Group:

Legal

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Job Family:

Legal - Product

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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