Citi
Senior Lead Counsel - Equities, Cash & Derivatives (Hybrid)
Citi, New York, New York, us, 10261
Senior Lead Counsel - Equities, Cash & Derivatives (Hybrid) – Citi
Senior Lead Counsel – Equities Cash and Derivatives Senior Vice President (SVP) will provide transactional and advisory legal services to risk managers and business representatives within Citi’s Equities Cash and Derivatives businesses, which focuses on providing financial services to institutional clients, including hedge funds and issuers.
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice and regulatory guidance for equities cash trading, equities derivatives, margin loans and fund financing products, and legal advice in areas of securities laws, broker‑dealer regulation, swaps regulations, margin requirements, security interests and insolvency law.
Apply familiarity with equities cash trading and derivatives, including financial and operational aspects of both markets.
Negotiate, draft, and analyze transaction agreements.
Coordinate among various groups in a large, complex organization, and with external parties.
Convey complex concepts in a straightforward, understandable manner orally and in writing.
Work collaboratively with a proactive mindset.
Requirements
5–10+ years of experience.
Banking/financial industry experience or experience from a big law firm.
Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. laws and industry practices.
Proven analytical and organizational skills.
Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication.
Education Bar license in good standing to practice law.
Job Information
Job Family Group: Legal
Job Family: Legal – Product
Time Type: Full time
Primary Location: New York, NY, United States
Salary Range: $211,280.00 – $316,920.00 (annual)
Benefits Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Benefits may also include discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards for eligible employees. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays.
Application Deadline Anticipated posting close date: December 16, 2025.
EEO Statement Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their 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 and/or apply for a career opportunity, please review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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Responsibilities
Provide legal advice and regulatory guidance for equities cash trading, equities derivatives, margin loans and fund financing products, and legal advice in areas of securities laws, broker‑dealer regulation, swaps regulations, margin requirements, security interests and insolvency law.
Apply familiarity with equities cash trading and derivatives, including financial and operational aspects of both markets.
Negotiate, draft, and analyze transaction agreements.
Coordinate among various groups in a large, complex organization, and with external parties.
Convey complex concepts in a straightforward, understandable manner orally and in writing.
Work collaboratively with a proactive mindset.
Requirements
5–10+ years of experience.
Banking/financial industry experience or experience from a big law firm.
Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. laws and industry practices.
Proven analytical and organizational skills.
Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication.
Education Bar license in good standing to practice law.
Job Information
Job Family Group: Legal
Job Family: Legal – Product
Time Type: Full time
Primary Location: New York, NY, United States
Salary Range: $211,280.00 – $316,920.00 (annual)
Benefits Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Benefits may also include discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards for eligible employees. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays.
Application Deadline Anticipated posting close date: December 16, 2025.
EEO Statement Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their 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 and/or apply for a career opportunity, please review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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