Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills and experience to Citi's Legal team.
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.
Team Overview
The Commodities Legal team is part of Citi's Markets Legal Function and includes commodities lawyers based in London, Houston, New York and Singapore. The team is responsible for advising Citi's Commodities Business and key internal stakeholders on the legal and regulatory risks associated with the full spectrum of commodities trading activity, including physical commodity financing and trading activities, as well as financial derivatives products across all traded commodities: oil and gas, electricity, industrial metals, precious metals and agricultural products.
What you'll do
This is a Senior Lead Counsel position responsible for accomplishing results through directing day-to-day legal activities as part of Citi's Markets Legal Function. The overall objective of this role is to provide legal analysis, advice, guidance and decision making within specific areas of expertise related to the Commodities Business in London and in partnership with Legal colleagues globally.
This role requires a thorough understanding of global commodities markets and the strategic direction of the Commodities Business, combined with a solid conceptual / practical grounding in the laws and regulations applicable to the products and geographies in which Citi trades. The role provides support in the development of medium-to-long term plans and functional strategies for the Commodities Business as well as developing and executing the Commodities Legal team's strategies. This role has authority to negotiate and make independent decisions on issues / activities that have critical impact or influence on Citi's Commodities Business revenues, capital and business operations.
What we'll need from you
A Qualified Lawyer with relevant industry experience, including experience in an in-house legal role
Expertise and transactional experience in a range of physical and financial commodities transactions and products, including the financing of physical commodities (oil, gas, electricity, precious and base metals, agricultural products, etc.) in storage and in transit, energy trading, commodity hedging and investment-driven transactions for all types of commodities and products, including renewables and carbon products
Familiarity with the requirements applicable to a commodities business within a bank is preferred, including an awareness of US bank regulatory considerations; experience in working with regulators/regulatory bodies is preferred
Comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws and practices across jurisdictions, including those related to shipping; insurance; storage; environmental risk issues; the taking of legal security; UK, EU and international regulations applicable to commodities markets including over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives and exchange-traded futures
Knowledge of commodities legal documentation (including ISDA and physical annexes, Master Sales & Purchase Agreements, GT&Cs for oil, gas, LNG, and standard physical trading agreements: EFET, NBP, ZBT, GTMA, SCoTA, IETA and ERPA)
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, problem solving and analytical skills; Ability to handle multiple complex and confidential matters under time and pressure; Effective negotiation skills and ability to maintain effective relationships at executive levels
Excellent leadership, interpersonal and organisational skills
What we can offer you
This is a role that will offer you the opportunity to build and develop an in-depth knowledge within Legal and drive your career forward.
Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.
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