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We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Country Legal Counsel, Vice President

(Internal Job Title: Lead Counsel 2 - Country

• C13)based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. For instance:

• Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.

• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.

The Lead Counsel 2 - Country - C13 provides full leadership and supervisory responsibility. Provides operational/service leadership and direction to team(s). Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge through provision of value-added perspectives or advisory services. May contribute to the development of new techniques, models and plans within area of expertise. Excellent communication and diplomacy skills are required. Generally has responsibility for volume, quality, timeliness of end results and shared responsibility for planning and budgets. Work affects an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family. Full supervisory responsibility, ensuring motivation and development of team through professional leadership to include duties such as performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary and terminations as well as direction of daily tasks and responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Manages and supports the Legal function providing support and guidance to the local businesses and to all Citi functions on all aspects of local and Citigroup Legal related matters.
• Ensures full compliance of all local Citigroup products and structures with local Law, as in force, and where applicable with international standards.
• Ensure continuity and management of legal operations of Citigroup in the region as it pertains to local licenses and all other types of Corporate Governance, including company secretarial roles, as well as compliance with local regulatory requirements.
• Ensures consistency of Citigroup policies with local legal requirements.
• Escalates to designated Country Counsel all issues that are of importance within the role.
• Participate in the local Management committees.
• Management and coordination of the provision of external legal services.
• Liaise with Compliance in the development, updating and presentation of training materials related to local laws and regulations.
• Assist overseas colleagues engaged in projects and deals involving local laws and regulations.
• Manages and organize the handling of litigation cases in which Citigroup entities are involved as defendants or claimants.
• Manages the functioning of the Legal Department Draft and implement local legal policies and procedures.
• Draft, amend and approve the list of external legal counsels used by Citigroup locally.
• Manage relationship with said legal counsels.
• Review customer complaints that could develop into legal actions or have Regulatory implications.
• Provide solution-oriented legal support and assistance to the local businesses in accordance with strategic business needs and applicable regulatory and legal requirements.
• 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:

• 6-10 years of relevant practice and industry experience in a reputable law firm or financial services.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent command of local languages.
• Experience in banking matters and transactions required.
• Some experience in corporate governance, compliance and litigation will be an advantage.
• 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.

Education:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB (Hons)) degree from a recognized institution
• Qualified to practice as an Advocate & Solicitor of High Court of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Admission to the Malaysian Bar

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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Job Family Group:

Legal

Job Family:

• Legal
• Country

Time Type:

Full time

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