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About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an Associate General Counsel to lead the India and Philippines legal department. The successful candidate will be a strategic partner of the regional senior leadership team and be responsible for managing a cross-discipline team of attorneys and legal professionals. Partnering with members of the global legal department, the successful candidate will drive integration of the team into the broader legal department to provide expert legal advice and counsel to regional leaders in a way that furthers business objectives and is grounded in a firm understanding of the risk and control environment of the broader company. In this role, you will: Manage a large or critical team with responsibilities which typically include one or more Assistant General Counsels supporting a complex or key client organization Provide substantive legal advice on a variety of laws and regulations relative to Wells Fargo Serve as a senior legal advisor to senior executives of a line of business or other function within Wells Fargo Lead team by making strategic decisions to resolve highly complex issues to meet higher risk deliverables Interpret and develop a range of policies and procedures for functions with moderate to higher complexity and risk Identify opportunities and strategies for process improvement and risk control development Manage and develop a specialized teams of managers and professional individual contributors with focus on delivering moderate to high complexity and risk product for stakeholders, internal partners associated with the function or affected by its outcomes Allocate the work and training of one or more Assistant General Counsels Collaborate with and influence all levels of professionals, including senior leadership Develop and maintain effective relationships with relevant regulatory authorities or other internal or external stakeholders Manage allocation of people and financial resources to ensure commitments are met and align with strategic objectives in Counsel Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy Required Qualifications: 8+ years of Law experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education 4+ years of management experience Active State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States Experience in Law, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Desired Qualifications: Law degree (LLB/LLM) from a recognized university. Experience in Law, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Management experience. The Legal Head is responsible for overseeing all legal matters, ensuring compliance with local and international laws, mitigating risks, and providing strategic legal guidance to the management team. Provide expert legal advice to the board, executives, and business units. Ensure compliance with Indian/Philippine laws (e.g., Companies Act, SEC regulations, labor laws, tax laws, data privacy (Indias PDPB/DPDPA or Philippines Data Privacy Act), FEMA/RBI regulations (India), Bangko Sentral rules (Philippines), etc.). Monitor changes in legislation and update internal policies accordingly. Manage corporate secretarial functions (filings, board meetings, AGMs). Liaise with regulatory bodies of the region. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts (vendor agreements, NDAs, joint ventures, M&A, employment contracts). Handle intellectual property (trademarks, patents, copyrights). Represent the company in legal proceedings (courts, tribunals, arbitration). Manage external law firms and litigation costs. Identify legal risks and develop mitigation strategies. Implement anti-corruption policies (FCPA, UKBA, Indias Prevention of Corruption Act Philippines Anti-Graft laws). Oversee internal investigations and whistleblower mechanisms. Lead due diligence, structuring, and documentation for M&A, investments, and restructuring. Ensure compliance with FDI rules (Indias FDI policy Philippines Foreign Investments Act). Advise on labor disputes, disciplinary actions, and compliance with employment laws (Indias Labor Codes Philippines Labor Code). Draft privacy policies and handle data breach responses. Strong knowledge of Indian/Philippine corporate, commercial, and regulatory laws. Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills. Leadership & team management abilities. Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with international laws (if dealing with cross-border transactions). Job Expectations: The Legal Head is responsible for overseeing all legal matters, ensuring compliance with local and international laws, mitigating risks, and providing strategic legal guidance to the management team.

As a Director, Senior Counsel in Corporate and Commercial Banking at Citi, you will be responsible for providing legal support, advice, and guidance on a broad range of loan product issues for the Corporate & Commercial Banking business team. The Corporate & Commercial Banking legal team, located in Mumbai and part of the broader Banking & International legal team, supports the Asia Pacific region. In this senior-level position, you will act as a subject matter expert and key legal advisor to business stakeholders and functional partners, offering counsel and thought leadership on all legal matters related to the loan product. Your main objective will be to provide legal support, advice, and guidance across loan products offered by Citi businesses in various geographies within Asia. In this role, you will have the authority to negotiate and make independent decisions on issues that have a critical impact on the corporate and commercial banking loans business. As a managerial role, you will lead the Corporate & Commercial Banking legal team in Mumbai, directly managing up to 4 direct reports. Reporting to the Global Head of the Corporate and Commercial Banking legal team in London, you will work closely with teams in Hong Kong, New York, Tampa (USA), London, Belfast (UK), Citi legal country counsels, corporate and commercial bankers, compliance, and risk management in Asia. Your responsibilities will include reviewing and advising on a wide range of loan documentation, providing legal advice to the corporate and commercial banking business, and analyzing documentation against regulatory requirements and internal policies. You will independently handle legal issues and manage discussions with senior members of Risk, Compliance, Business, and other stakeholders. Demonstrating ethical judgment and considering the firm's reputation, you will drive compliance with applicable laws and adhere to Citi policies. To be successful in this role, you should ideally have 10-15 or more years of experience as a subject matter expert in loans related legal issues, including syndicated and bilateral lending, guarantees, and collateral issues. Prior in-house/financial industry experience or experience working in a law firm is a plus. You should possess excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and relationship management skills. Furthermore, having knowledge and expertise in common laws, rules, regulations, enforcement actions, and industry trends impacting the lending business is crucial. Working at Citi offers more than just a job it means joining a global family of dedicated individuals. With opportunities for career growth, community engagement, and real impact, a career at Citi provides a fulfilling experience. Take the next step in your career by applying for the Director, Senior Counsel position at Citi today. Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, inviting all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability when using our search tools or applying for a career opportunity, please review Accessibility at Citi.,