Are you a highly skilled and experienced attorney passionate about the dynamic world of financial markets? Join Citi's prestigious Equities Cash and Derivatives team as a Senior Lead Counsel (SVP) and play a pivotal role in shaping the legal landscape for our institutional clients, including leading hedge funds and issuers. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide critical transactional and advisory legal services, navigate complex regulatory environments, and contribute to a fast-paced, innovative business.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Lead Counsel, you will be instrumental in:

• Providing sophisticated legal advice and comprehensive regulatory guidance to senior risk managers and business representatives across Citi's Equities Cash and Derivatives businesses.
• Offering expert counsel on equity cash trading, equity derivatives, margin loans, and fund financing products.
• Applying deep expertise in securities laws, broker-dealer regulations, swaps regulations, margin requirements, security interests, and insolvency law to ensure compliant and strategic business operations.
• Skillfully negotiating, drafting, and analyzing complex transaction agreements, ensuring robust legal frameworks for our client engagements.
• Facilitating seamless coordination with diverse internal groups within our large, complex organization, as well as engaging effectively with external parties.
• Articulating highly complex legal and regulatory concepts with clarity and precision, both orally and in writing, to a variety of stakeholders.
• Cultivating a collaborative and proactive mindset, working closely with business partners to anticipate challenges and drive solutions.

Qualifications

We are seeking a candidate with a distinguished background and a proven track record, including:

• A minimum of 5-10 years of progressive legal experience, ideally within a major banking/financial institution or a leading law firm specializing in financial services.
• Comprehensive familiarity with both the financial and operational aspects of equity cash trading and derivatives markets.
• In-depth knowledge of US financial laws and industry practices relevant to equities, cash, and derivatives.
• Demonstrated superior analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Consistently exhibiting clear, concise, and impactful written and verbal communication abilities.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.): A law degree from an accredited institution.
• Bar Admission: Active membership and good standing with a State Bar to practice law.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to a leading global financial institution, working at the forefront of market developments and regulatory evolution. If you are a high-caliber legal professional ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply.

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Job Family Group:

Legal

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Job Family:

Legal - Product

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

New York New York United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$211,280.00 - $316,920.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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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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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Dec 25, 2025

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