Product Legal Counsel – Commodities – Vice President

Citi

London, United Kingdom
Base: competitive (annually reviewed); bonus: disc...
Hybrid
Drafting and negotiating derivatives documentation
Experience in regulated financial environment
Uk law degree or english-speaking jurisdiction
The role provides legal support to Citigroup's financial and physical commodities business in EMEA, covering energy, metals, and agricultural products

Job Summary

  • The role provides legal support to Citigroup's financial and physical commodities business in EMEA, covering energy, metals, and agricultural products.
  • Employees will enjoy a competitive base salary, a discretional annual performance-related bonus, and a generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays.
  • The position offers exposure to cutting-edge market-leading deals and opportunities to develop both commodity markets-specific and general legal skills within a global organization.

Matching Summary

The role provides legal support to Citigroup's financial and physical commodities business in EMEA, covering energy, metals, and agricultural products.

Salary

Base: Competitive (annually reviewed); Bonus: Discretional annual performance related; Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, private medical insurance, pension plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Drafting and negotiating derivatives documentation
  • Experience in regulated financial environment
  • UK law degree or English-speaking jurisdiction
  • Bar license to practice law
  • Managing legal and regulatory risk

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in commodity markets
  • Experience with shipping law
  • Familiarity with MiFID2 regulations
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines
  • Knowledge of EUDR and CBAM

Key Requirements

  • Law degree from UK university
  • Significant transactional legal experience
  • In-house regulated environment experience
  • Bar license in good standing
  • Experience supporting internal clients

Work Rights

Not specified

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