Counsel 1 - Product

The Counsel I position is an entry-level role that involves offering legal guidance and thought leadership to the business. Your main responsibility will be to provide legal support, advice, and guidance to the business. You will need to be a pragmatic and proactive attorney with a deep understanding of the Business and a solid grasp of laws and regulations in the relevant geographies. Your role will involve providing input into strategic decisions, using your legal judgment to develop proactive, risk-appropriate, and commercially practical solutions for the business. Your responsibilities will include supporting the team in providing legal guidance, participating in strategic initiatives, interpreting laws and regulations, and advising on legal matters affecting the business. You will also evaluate business proposals, manage documentation, collaborate with internal and external counsel, and manage legal, regulatory, and reputational risks. It will be essential for you to assess risks when making business decisions, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and maintaining ethical standards. To qualify for this role, you should have 0-2 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services, and a good understanding of banking regulations. Knowledge of international laws and regulations, experience with complex deals, effective communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to apply sound judgment in a fast-paced environment are also important. Additionally, you should hold a Bar license in good standing to practice law and have a Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree. In this position, you will assist in negotiating markets trading documentation for Citigroup's markets sales and trading desks and fund services in the Asia Pacific region. You will be part of the Markets Legal Contract Management (MLCM) team, providing legal advisory and documentation services for markets across different regions, specifically in the Asia Pacific region. Your key responsibilities will include negotiating and preparing various trading agreements, conducting due diligence on agreements, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, managing trading documentation data inputting, and participating in global documentation projects. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with various Citi markets businesses across Asia Pacific and collaborate with Legal colleagues, Risk, Operations, Business, and other stakeholders. This position requires an LLB education level and 0-2 years of experience. You will be part of the Legal - Product job family, working full-time in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Your ability to apply legal knowledge effectively, communicate clearly, and work collaboratively will be crucial for success in this role.,