Investment Banking Legal Negotiator at Citi

Job Description

Overview of Citi: Citi is a world-leading global bank. We have approximately 200 million customer accounts and a presence in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions worldwide. We provide consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financialproducts and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. We enable clients to achieve their strategic financial objectives by providing them with cutting-edgeideas, best-in-class products and solutions, and unparalleled access to capital and liquidity. Citi Belfast is one of the largest employers in Northern Ireland with a diverse and talented team of over 3000 people from over 40 different nationalities across our four Belfast offices. We are the only global investment bank operating in Northern Ireland. Every day, our local experts interact with global teams in over 100 countries developing and supporting next-generation technology solutions for the enterprise and delivering critical servicesto the bank and its customers, to make sure we are a stronger and safer organization for our clients. You will have a truly global reach, which will provide you with new experiences and development opportunities right here in Belfasts iconic Titanic Quarter. The Role: This role is in Citis Investment Banking Legal team in Belfast which supports both the Equity Capital Markets ("ECM") and Mergers & Acquisitions ("M&A") Legal teams. Investment Banking Legal in Belfast comprises three team members and works closely with ECM and M&A Legal colleagues in London and Frankfurt, as well as other Banking Legal colleagues across EMEA, to provide advice and assistance on legal issues to the relevantbusinesses as they arise. Team members are closely involved in drafting, reviewing and negotiating documentation, including confidentiality agreements, back-to-back agreements to confidentiality agreements, engagement letters, non-reliance and hold harmlessletters and disclaimers as well as supporting on advisory matters. Investment Banking Legal may also provide legal input on non-transactional matters, including regulatory and other market developments. Responsibilities:

• Drafting, negotiating and managing legal documentation, in particular, confidentiality agreements, back-to-back agreements to confidentiality agreements, engagement letters, requests for proposal, disclaimers, non-reliance and hold harmless letters.
• Identifying franchise risk and policy/business waivers that may be required.
• Identifying legal risks and opportunities presented by transactions and ensuring that Citis policy, legal and regulatory standards are maintained.
• Liaising with Citi colleagues in other legal teams including litigation, data protection, regulation and country counsel, as well as other groups within Citi, such as Risk, Tax, Compliance, Business Selection and Control Group.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Exceptional communication skills (both written and oral), including a high level of literacy and clarity of expression.
• Transaction management skills.
• Proactive & shows initiative.
• Co-operative, team oriented and collaborative working style.
• Effective planning, organisation and prioritisation skills with ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Good attention to detail.
• Previous experience in a legal advisory environment would be advantageous.

Education:

• Bachelors/University degree in law or business, or Bachelors / University degree in any subject with a GDL or law conversion course.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. What We Offer: 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. Well provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decisions, and allow you to choose which benefits suit you and your personal life best. Visit our Global Benefits page to learn more. Highlights to our core benefits include:

• Award winning pension
• On-site health services
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
• Paid parental leave
• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 Days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure

Citi Belfast also champions diversity within our workforce, which helps us be well and live well together. We have over 40 different nationalities in our Northern Ireland offices, are a vocal supporter of LGBTQ+ rights, and are proud to have 47% of our leadershipteam made up of individuals who identify as women. We encourage and lead inclusivity through our Pride, Disability, Multicultural, Families Matter, and Women affinity networks that are run by and for, Citi Belfast colleagues; providing them with the support they need in their personal and professional journeysand supplying them with the tools to help educate colleagues on all things related to each network to help us work better together. ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Legal------------------------------------------------------ Job Family:Legal Professionals------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunityreview Accessibility at Citi . View the " EEO is the Law " poster. View the EEO is the Law Supplement . View the EEO Policy Statement . View the Pay Transparency Posting