Legal Negotiator – Assistant Vice President

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Job Overview
You will support the busy, expanding, commodities legal team, sitting within the Citi Belfast Markets Legal Contract Management Team. This role will provide exposure to master agreements for (i) financially settled commodities transactions, such as the ISDA (ii) physically settled commodities transactions, such as the EFET (iii) emissions allowance trading, and (iv) associated amendments etc. It offers challenging work within a supportive team, with plenty of learning opportunities and long-term growth potential.
What you’ll do
Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and required documentation for the relevant Citi business
Conduct business negotiations in a timely, thorough, and efficient manner
Engage with the firm's institutional clients and their internal/external counsel and collaborates with Citi’s first line, legal, second line, and other internal constituents during negotiations
Integrate in-depth knowledge of an area to address queries from Citi businesses and clients regarding the contractual documentation and escalates to senior attorneys as required
Actively initiate communication with unresponsive customers, maintaining detailed records of the negotiations
Stay abreast of new and changing regulatory and legal issues and industry initiatives and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements
Identify opportunities for the development and implementation of projects relating to implementation of regulation, process improvements or development of new products and services
Advise the Risk function and business partners on risks and associated documentation requirements based on product and relevant jurisdiction(s)
What we’ll need from you
Relevant industry experience, preferably with some experience working in an in-house legal role within financial services
Contractual and documentation negotiation experience in a large institutional setting.
Proven record of completing complex documentation within very tight time deadlines
Ability to manage complex documentation with organization and detail
Must possess excellent interpersonal and project management skills, as well as the ability to interact and communicate effectively with Senior management
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
In-depth knowledge of legal customs and practices
Knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry
Education
Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience, Master's degree preferred
What we can offer you
We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.
By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:
Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
A discretional annual performance related bonus
Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
Employee Assistance Program
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
Access to an array of learning and development resources
Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.
Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.
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Job Family Group: Legal
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Job Family:Legal Professionals
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Time Type:Full time
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Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.
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Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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