Overview

Legal Counsel - Product (Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory Legal) - Vice President

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

What You’ll Do

The primary role is to liaise directly with the investment banking professionals in Europe, the UK, Middle East and Africa to understand the nature and structure of M&A transactions and to identify, assess and address legal risks, exposures or liabilities for Citi in relation to such transactions. You will review and negotiate IB transaction documentation (engagement letters, documents and announcements naming Citi and other transaction-related documents), answer legal risk questions in day-to-day deal processes, and provide structuring advice at the pre-mandate stage to anticipate potential legal hurdles. You will interact with outside counsel when Citi requires its own advice during transaction execution.

You will work within Citi’s M&A Advisory Legal team, part of the Investment Banking Legal group, and contribute to ensuring compliance with Citi policies and procedures to protect Citi’s reputation and franchise. The role involves contact with legal and compliance officers across the region, as well as external counsel and clients.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong academics, preferably with in-house experience gained in a current position or through secondment
• Strong knowledge and/or understanding of the structure and execution of M&A transactions
• Experience with public M&A transactions
• Familiarity with investment bank documentation and market practice
• Excellent technical skills and analytical ability, with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and with limited supervision where appropriate
• Qualified lawyer, UK solicitor or barrister or equivalent in other jurisdictions with practical knowledge of UK practice
• Experience in an international law firm (corporate/M&A) or as in-house counsel in a securities firm or investment bank
• Strong business and legal risk judgment and a commercial mindset
• High performance and motivation; cooperative, team-oriented
• Leadership potential to supervise junior team members
• Analytical approach and practical issue-solving ability
• Ability to present and speak effectively to internal and external groups

What We Can Offer You

We strive to have a positive financial and social impact and to put our employees first with best-in-class benefits. Citi offers a hybrid working model (up to 2 days at home per week), a competitive base salary, and a range of additional benefits, including:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with tenure
• discretionary annual performance-related bonus
• Private medical insurance packages
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits, Citi is committed to ensuring a workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

To apply, please submit your application through Citi’s careers portal.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Citi is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools or apply for a career opportunity, please review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.

Job Family: Legal – Product • Employment type: Full-time • Time Type: Full time

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