The Counsel is an intermediate level position responsible for providing legal counsel and support to Mexico. The overall objective of this role is to provide legal support, advice, and guidance across a broad range of practice areas, with respect to the local laws and regulations of Mexico.
This role is responsible for providing guidance, support, and legal advice on Citi's businesses and functions in Mexico. This role requires thorough understanding of the business needs and expectations, combined with a solid conceptual / practical grounding in the laws and regulations of the geographies in which we operate. Provides input into strategic decisions, exercising sound legal judgement to develop proactive, risk-appropriate, and commercially practical business-oriented solutions.

Responsibilities:

• In coordination with the Country Counsel team, provides legal advice and support to the Markets and Custody services on legal, control function and regulatory matters associated with Citi’s business activities and legal entities in Mexico; ensures that Citi is appropriately addressing legal, regulatory, franchise and reputational risks in Mexico.
• Contributes to strategic initiatives of the businesses and functions in countries covered by partnering with peers in 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
• Coordinates provision of internal and external legal support to Citi’s local businesses in Mexico, working closely with the relevant Product Counsel (or his or her designee)
• Develops a broad understanding of Citi’s businesses in the Mexico and of the major legal and regulatory risks facing those businesses
• Collaborates 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
• Supports Citi’s maintaining of good relations with local regulators and all other local regulatory bodies that are relevant to Citi business activities
• Stays abreast of 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
• Participates in any relevant country-level committees as assigned, e.g., coordinating committee, business risk & controls committee, legal & compliance committee
• 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:

• 0-2 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills
• Excellent command of local 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
• Membership of local Bar/Lawyers Association

Education:

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree

This Counsel is an intermediate level position responsible for providing legal counsel and support to the Markets and Custody services in Mexico. The overall objective of this role is to provide legal support, advice, and guidance across a broad range of practice areas specifically Markets and Custody services, with respect to the local laws and regulations of Mexico which the Country General Counsel Group Manager is responsible.
This role is responsible for providing guidance, support, and legal advice on the aforesaid Citi's businesses and functions in Mexico. This role requires thorough understanding of the business needs and expectations, combined with a solid conceptual / practical grounding in the laws and regulations of the geographies in which we operate. Provides input into strategic decisions, exercising sound legal judgement to develop proactive, risk-appropriate, and commercially practical business-oriented solutions.
Responsibilities:

• In coordination with the Country Counsel team, provides legal advice and support to the Markets and Custody services on legal, control function and regulatory matters associated with Citi’s business activities and legal entities in Mexico ensuring that Citi is appropriately addressing legal, regulatory, franchise and reputational risks in Mexico.
• Contributes to strategic initiatives of the businesses and functions in Mexico by partnering with peers in 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
• Coordinates provision of internal and external legal support to Citi’s local businesses in Mexico, working closely with the relevant Product Counsel (or his or her designee)
• Develops a broad understanding of Citi’s businesses in Mexico and of the major legal and regulatory risks facing those businesses
• Collaborates 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
• Supports Citi’s maintaining of good relations with local regulators and all other local regulatory bodies that are relevant to Citi business activities
• Stays abreast of 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
• Participates in any relevant country-level committees as assigned, e.g., coordinating committee, business risk & controls committee, legal & compliance committee
• 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:

• 0-2 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills
• Excellent command of local 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
• Membership of local Bar/Lawyers Association

Education:

• English fluent

• Law Degree

• Experience in Financial Law

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Job Family Group:
Legal-
Job Family:
Legal - Country-
Time Type:
Full time-
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