Country Counsel - Cameroon

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Cameroon
Provide legal advice
Understand business needs
Manage legal activities
The Country Counsel is responsible for providing legal counsel and support to aligned countries/geographies of responsibility, offering guidance, support, and legal advice on Citi's businesses and functions in Cameroon

Job Summary

  • The Country Counsel is responsible for providing legal counsel and support to aligned countries/geographies of responsibility, offering guidance, support, and legal advice on Citi's businesses and functions in Cameroon.
  • This role requires a thorough understanding of business needs and expectations, combined with a solid grounding in the laws and regulations of the geographies in which we operate, exercising sound legal judgment to develop proactive, risk-appropriate, and commercially practical business-oriented solutions.
  • Responsibilities include coordinating legal advice on regulatory matters, supporting strategic initiatives, managing day-to-day legal activities, and assessing risk while safeguarding the firm's reputation and compliance with applicable laws.

Matching Summary

The Country Counsel is responsible for providing legal counsel and support to aligned countries/geographies of responsibility, offering guidance, support, and legal advice on Citi's businesses and functions in Cameroon.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Provide legal advice
  • Understand business needs
  • Manage legal activities
  • Assess risk and compliance
  • French language proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Proactive risk-appropriate solutions
  • Maintain good regulator relations
  • Collaborate across functions
  • Senior advisory services

Key Requirements

  • 5-8 years relevant industry experience
  • Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree
  • Membership of local Bar/Lawyers Association
  • Excellent command of English & French

Work Rights

Not specified

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