Legal Support Specialist

Job description

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job.

A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe.

At Citi, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

Whether you're at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here.

At Citi, you'll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world's most global banks.

We're fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning.

You'll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.

Shape your Career with Citi

Citi's Global Legal Affairs and Compliance(GLAC) empowers and protects Citi by providing legal, compliance, investigative, and security services to our firm.

We manage compliance risk, provide legal analysis and advice, protect Citi's people and businesses, advocate for legal and regulatory outcomes that benefit our firm and our clients, and ultimately promote behavior that is consistent with Citi's mission and culture.

We're currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Officer, Legal Support Specialist 3 - Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Legal Support Specialist 3 - C11) based in Singapore .

Being part of our team means that we'll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future.

For instance:

• Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more.
  
  Coverage varies by country.
  
  
• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.
  
  
• We offer our employees resources and tools to volunteer in the communities in which they live and work.
  
  In 2019, Citi employee volunteers contributed more than 1 million volunteer hours around the world.
  
  

The Legal Support Specialist 3 is a developing professional role.

Deals with most problems independently and has some latitude to solve complex problems.

Integrates in-depth specialty area knowledge with a solid understanding of industry standards and practices.

Good understanding of how the team and area integrate with others in accomplishing the objectives of the subfunction/ job family.

Applies analytical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and methodologies.

Requires attention to detail when making judgments and recommendations based on the analysis of factual information.

Typically deals with variable issues with potentially broader business impact.

Applies professional judgment when interpreting data and results.

Breaks down information in a systematic and communicable manner.

Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to exchange potentially complex/sensitive information.

Moderate but direct impact through close contact with the businesses' core activities.

Quality and timeliness of service provided will affect the effectiveness of own team and other closely related teams.

In this role, you're expected to:

• Support activities related to legal operations, technology, budget/expenses, risk/controls, litigation/discovery/settlements or administration
• Performs varied work requests from multiple sources that may be complex in character and have tight deadlines
• Responsible for tasks associated with programs and projects
• Provides analysis of matters in support of resolution of situations or to formulate an approach
• Liaise with other control and functional business in support of project initiatives
• May be responsible for billing or legal settlements
• Works closely with the team's manager to complete tasks assigned
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
  
  

As a successful candidate, you'd ideally have the following skills and exposure:

• 2-5 years relevant experience
• Experience working in corporate legal department, law firm, financial services, consulting, technology firm or related industry.
  
  
• Must have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, exceptional verbal communication and listening skills.
  
  
• Knowledge of legal customs and practices
• Project management skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry
• Bachelors/University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed.

Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Working at Citi is far more than just a job.

A career with us means joining a family of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe.

At Citi, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Take the next step in your career, apply for this role at Citi today

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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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