Job Description

The Associate General Counsel for Global Economic Sanctions & Anti-Bribery will report to the General Counsel for Economic Sanctions & Anti-Bribery in the Compliance & Investigations team of the Corporate Legal Department. The Associate General Counsel will be responsible for providing legal advice on: economic sanctions, particularly those administered and enforced by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Treasury Department; anti-bribery issues including the requirements of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and other anti-bribery (AB) laws; and anti-boycott laws administered by the U.S. Departments of Commerce and the Treasury.

The primary responsibility in this position will be to review, evaluate, and support business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, product and service arrangements, and compliance policies, procedures, controls, and initiatives. The individual also will handle U.S. law enforcement and regulatory inquiries and investigations related to matters arising in these areas. As this is a global role, the issues will emanate from around the world and will require close coordination with the involved business, the relevant regional compliance professionals, and local country counsel. The Associate General Counsel for Global Economic Sanctions & Anti-Bribery will be expected to interact with these individuals as well as the rest of the Compliance & Investigations Legal team to ensure that Citis policies, procedures, and controls are applied effectively and consistently across Citi businesses and geographies, while complying with applicable legal requirements.

The Associate General Counsel for Economic Sanctions & Anti-Bribery must be able to analyze financial records; apply relevant economic sanctions, AB and anti-boycott laws and regulations to the specific inquiry or matter; draft necessary memoranda, summaries or other written guidance; and communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner. The candidate for this position should possess specific experience dealing with economic sanctions matters as well as the government agencies that administer and enforce them. Previous economic sanctions, AB and anti-boycott experience in the financial services industry is highly desirable; previous economic sanctions and AB and/or anti-boycott-related government experience is a plus.

Solid judgment is an absolute requisite. Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills are critical, as the individual in this position will have regular contact with senior business managers, attorneys, and compliance professionals. The Associate General Counsel for Economic Sanctions & Anti-Bribery also must be someone who is comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced corporate setting.

Qualifications:

* Law degree is required.
* Minimum of 7-10 years prior economic sanctions legal experience, with firm knowledge of the economic sanctions programs administered and enforced by the U.S. Treasurys Office of Foreign Assets Control.
* AB and/or anti-boycott-related experience.
* Work experience with international financial services firm or regulatory organization a plus, particularly with regard to the capital markets sector and securities-related businesses.
* Must be comfortable dealing with senior business managers, attorneys, and compliance professionals.
* Must be capable of independently researching and analyzing economic sanctions, AB and anti-boycott legal issues and providing clear guidance to the involved businesses and compliance professionals.
* Must be a highly-motivated self-starter who will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced working environment.

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Job Family Group:

Legal

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Job Family:

General Legal

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