Lead Counsel , Markets - Vice President (hybrid)

Citi

New York, New York, USA
Markets trading documentation
Negotiations with hedge fund clients
Isda master agreement
The Lead Counsel II role is responsible for providing legal support, advice, and guidance to the business within the Markets Legal Contract Management (MLCM) team

Job Summary

  • The Lead Counsel II role is responsible for providing legal support, advice, and guidance to the business within the Markets Legal Contract Management (MLCM) team.
  • This role requires an attorney with thorough understanding of the Markets business, specifically the Prime Business, and in-depth experience in Markets documentation and negotiations with hedge fund clients.
  • The position involves timely negotiation and preparation of key trading documentation, conducting due diligence, and managing data input for trading documentation.

Matching Summary

The Lead Counsel II role is responsible for providing legal support, advice, and guidance to the business within the Markets Legal Contract Management (MLCM) team.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Markets trading documentation
  • negotiations with hedge fund clients
  • ISDA Master Agreement
  • Global Master Repurchase Agreement
  • Global Master Securities Lending Agreement
  • CDEA
  • Prime negotiations

Nice-to-have

  • pragmatic and proactive attorney
  • risk-appropriate solutions
  • commercially practical solutions
  • thought leadership
  • interpersonal skills
  • relationship management

Key Requirements

  • 6-10 years of relevant industry experience
  • Banking or financial industry experience
  • Knowledge of international laws and regulations
  • Experience with complex deals
  • Bar license in good standing
  • Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree

Work Rights

Not specified

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