Global Spread Products Lawyer - Senior Vice President

## Senior Vice President - Senior Lead Counsel, Markets Legal (Spread Products - Sales & Trading, London) This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned legal professional to step into a pivotal role within Citi's Markets Legal team. As a Senior Vice President - Senior Lead Counsel, you will be at the forefront of providing expert legal guidance and strategic thought leadership to the Spread Products - Sales and Trading business in London. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact by ensuring robust legal and regulatory compliance within a dynamic and complex financial landscape. For potential candidates, this position presents a compelling career advancement, offering the chance to: *

Become a Strategic Partner: You will be deeply involved in strategic initiatives, offering critical legal counsel and interpreting complex laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices. This is more than just advisory; it's about shaping business decisions.

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Drive Proactive Risk Management: The role emphasizes a proactive approach to identifying, evaluating, and managing legal, regulatory, and reputational risks. You'll collaborate closely with compliance and risk teams, staying ahead of legal developments.

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Develop Business-Oriented Solutions: A key aspect of this position is the ability to blend legal expertise with a pragmatic, commercial mindset. You'll be tasked with developing risk-appropriate, commercially practical solutions that enable business objectives.

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Gain Deep Market Insight: You will gain invaluable experience and detailed understanding of the Spread Products business (akin to Credit Trading elsewhere), working closely with sales and trading functions. This offers significant exposure to the inner workings of global markets.

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Cultivate Global Collaboration: This role necessitates strong collaboration across various internal business lines, control functions, and legal teams, both regionally and globally. Building and maintaining these relationships will be crucial for success.

### Key Considerations for Aspiring Candidates: To thrive in this Senior Vice President role, candidates should carefully consider the following: *

Deep Financial Services Expertise: A strong track record in financial services is essential, with demonstrable experience in derivatives and/or structured credit. A solid understanding of banking regulations is also a significant advantage.

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International Legal Acumen: The ability to navigate and understand international laws, regulations, and practices is paramount. Staying current with the evolving global regulatory and legal environment is a continuous requirement.

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Complex Transactional Experience: Proven experience in managing and advising on complex legal issues and transactions, coupled with the ability to devise innovative legal solutions, is a core competency for this role.

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Pragmatic and Proactive Mindset: This position demands an attorney who is not only knowledgeable but also pragmatic and proactive. The ability to exercise sound legal judgment and provide commercially sound advice in a fast-paced environment is critical.

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Exceptional Communication and Relationship Management: The capacity to build and maintain trusted relationships, communicate complex legal concepts effectively, and negotiate persuasively will be vital for success. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are a must.

### What Citi Offers: Joining Citi in London means becoming part of a company committed to positive financial and social impact. In return for your expertise, Citi offers a comprehensive package designed to support your well-being and professional growth: *

Competitive Remuneration and Benefits: A competitive base salary, annually reviewed, complemented by a discretionary annual performance-related bonus. A robust private medical insurance package, Employee Assistance Program, and a Pension Plan are also provided.

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Generous Leave and Parental Support: A generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with tenure, along with paid parental leave.

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Work-Life Integration: A business-casual workplace with a hybrid working model, allowing for up to 2 days of remote work per week.

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Employee Perks: Special discounts for employees, family, and friends, and access to a wide array of learning and development resources to foster continuous growth.

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Inclusive Culture: Citi is dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, promoting an environment where talent is energized, motivated, and empowered to thrive.

This Senior Vice President role is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished legal professional seeking to leverage their expertise in a challenging and rewarding environment. If you are driven, strategic, and possess the requisite legal acumen, this could be the ideal next step in your career trajectory.