Total 4 legal counsel job vacancies in Others category in D16 Upper East Coast, Bedok, Eastwood, Kew Drive

Join us as Privacy Legal Counsel, Sr. Consultant in Singapore, where you will be able to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact.

What you'll achieve

We are looking for an experienced Privacy legal professional who can act as Privacy Legal Counsel for Dell’s Asia Pacific, Japan (APJ) region and be a strategic partner in leading privacy compliance efforts for the company. You will play a significant role in policy and business counseling and compliance with relevant international privacy laws.

You will:

• Provide expertise and privacy legal advice on issues that arise in the APJ region, including: regulator inquiries, complaints, investigations, queries; data subject rights and requests; relevant contract negotiations; and the application of relevant privacy laws and other regulatory requirements to Dell’s business.
• Coordinate global privacy advice for one or more Business Units, ensuring an aligned approach from the Privacy Legal team.
• Proactively monitor and provide advice and guidance on the assessment and implementation of evolving global privacy risks and privacy regulations, and collaborate with legal, privacy and business colleagues on the application and implementation of international privacy laws to Dell’s business.
• Provide strategic vision, guidance and leadership on the company’s privacy strategy and compliance, including but not limited to, assessment of key regulatory risks and implementation of mitigation best practices, collaboration with regional counsel on privacy-related issues, advising the Government Affairs team on evolving international privacy laws and regulatory positions, guidance and oversight of training and communication to raise awareness on privacy obligations and responsibilities enterprise-wide, advice and guidance on privacy-related contractual matters, and management of privacy notices, statements and communications.

Essential Requirements

• 8+ years’ expertise with global privacy laws, with at least 3+ years’ expertise with privacy laws in the APJ region
• Deep experience in the application of regional APJ privacy laws and other applicable regulations to a global company, providing advisory support in regulatory matters and incident management, and providing strategic legal support to ensure privacy regulatory compliance readiness by an organization on emerging privacy laws and regulations
• Experience providing strategic direction on implementation of privacy programs and compliance mechanisms
• Personal skills: integrity, initiative, organization, perseverance, discretion, ability to assert yourself in difficult circumstances, communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, ability to build working relationships and ability to influence

Desirable Requirements

• J.D. degree with admission to at least one U.S. state bar or international equivalent. IAPP Privacy Certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPP/C, CIPP/A, CIPM, CIPT)
• Strong experience within the technology sector, AdTech deployments and global data transfer management, and global cloud/multi-cloud products and services

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 Vice President, Lead Counsel 2 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.
• We believe all parents deserve time to adjust to parenthood and bond with the newest members of their families. That’s why in early 2020 we began rolling out our expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy to include Citi employees around the world.
• We empower our employees to manage their financial well-being and help them plan for the future.
• 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 have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life, including generous paid time off packages.
• 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 VP, Lead Counsel II (C13) is a senior level position responsible for providing legal guidance and thought leadership to the business. The overall objective of this role is to provide legal support, advice, and guidance to the business.

This role requires a pragmatic, proactive attorney with thorough understanding of the Business, combined with a solid conceptual / practical grounding in the laws and regulations for the geographies in which we operate. Provides input into strategic decisions, exercising sound legal judgement to develop proactive, risk-appropriate, and commercially practical business-oriented solutions.

In this role, you’re expected to provide key legal support on Business Strategies & Initiatives, Managed Investments and Client Segments matters:

Key Business Strategies & Initiatives responsibilities include:

• Partnering with Cross Enterprise Legal and/or Wealth lawyers and business teams to implement regulation, working with Legal product teams and industry working groups to advocate for regulatory change;
• Serving as a key liaison between BS&I, Global Legal Services, Regulatory Advisory Legal and their respective businesses in connection with various initiatives;
• Leading on non-regulatory implementation projects, particularly cross-product projects, including the application of financial, ESG, consumer protection, data protection, and digital related regulations;
• Reviewing the regulatory pipelines with Regulatory Advisory Legal and/or Wealth lawyers and Business teams, including how upcoming regulation applies to Wealth;
• Implementing new data protection legislation (with extra-territorial impact) and also in relation to changes to existing legislation (such as GDPR);
• Reviewing all new business initiatives, digital and otherwise (such as data sharing of Wealth client data outside of Wealth, use of Whatsapp or WeChat, new process flows for account opening, prospecting and marketing initiatives);
• Coordinating Wealth Legal’s collaboration and approvals for New Activity Committee and Project Delivery Review/Project Final Engagement meetings, including liaising with business teams and project managers to understand sticking points and escalations, and ultimately what is needed from Legal to get a business project over the line;
• Reviewing and advising on licensing requirements and updates in Wealth sales offices and booking centres, including regulator engagement and licensing;
• Review of the implementation of regulation, considering recent enforcements, regulator and industry body guidance, and providing advice on remediating internal policies and processes;
• Advising the business on the implementation of third-party software/technology provider contracts for Wealth, alongside technology lawyers;
• Considering third party legal tools, for example considering law firm cross border advice solutions, and working with lawyers and the business to assess feasibility and operational issues to using these tools;
• Coordinating with Litigation legal team to handle litigation matters and certain regulatory responses;
• Working with internal IT, business risk, compliance, information security and the business change team to implement digital and regulatory changes;
• Advising on the validity and enforceability of digital signatures in various jurisdictions;
• Updating Wealth privacy notices, cookies policies and similar technology and privacy related client documents across multiple jurisdictions; and
• Working with marketing on new digital initiatives including advising on the global social media policies, marketing and financial promotion procedures.

Key Managed Investments Responsibilities include:

• Working as part of a team of lawyers who support the Wealth Managed Investments business, providing legal support, advice and guidance in respect of Managed Investments products and services and applicable regulations while advising on the regulatory change agenda;
• Advising on management of legal risk, reputational risk, responsible business practices and client experience as well as interpretation and implementation of applicable regulations and Citi policies re Managed Investments matters.
• This involves being Legal counsel to the:Wealth Managed Investments business and its business initiatives.
  Citi Investment Management (CIM) business, portfolio managers and traders on tailored portfolio management solutions for CIM clients.
  Global Managed Investments business on issues arising from the distribution of third-party mutual funds.
  
• Co-ordinating input from Citi Legal colleagues e.g. global Managed Investments Legal colleagues in other regions, Banking & International lawyers, Regulatory Advisory Legal as well as lawyers covering other Citi businesses, as needed;
• Appropriately assessing legal risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citi, its clients and assets by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgement, conduct and business practices;
• Escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervising the activity of others and creating accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards; and
• Designing legal risk controls - partnering with and advising the business to co-ordinate, structure and jointly operationalize strong legal risk controls that are executed and monitored by the first line of defense.

Key Client Segment responsibilities include:

• Providing key legal support on Wealth Client Segment matters, participating in strategic initiatives, providing subject matter expertise and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, and advising business management on legal matters impacting the business.
• Collaborating across internal lines of business and control/support functions to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest; coordinate closely with the Legal team on a regional and global basis.
• Providing cross-border legal advice/support to wealth management initiatives as well as its products and services offered internationally working in close coordination with internal and external lawyers of different countries and jurisdictions and keeping updated on legal developments related to offshore wealth management services in different countries;
• Coordinating with Litigation legal team to handle litigation matters and certain regulatory responses and advising on client fraud events and data breach related matters;
• Negotiating and drafting documentation such as client agreements, general terms and conditions, client forms and side letters;
• Supporting the business on the review of all manner of client types and wealth structures such as client trust, estate, executor and corporate entities to confirm authority and due execution of transaction documents and addressing KYC/AML related aspects of such structures.

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

• 6-10 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services
• Banking or financial industry experience, including laws related to banking regulations
• Knowledge of international laws, regulations and practices while staying abreast of regulatory and legal environment, internal policies and industry trends that impact the business
• Experience with complex deals, demonstrated ability to analyze issues and develop legal solutions
• Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills
• Proven ability to apply sound judgement while managing assignments in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Bar license in good standing to practice law

Education:

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree

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

https://jobs.citi.com/dei

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 Vice President, Lead Counsel 2 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.
• We believe all parents deserve time to adjust to parenthood and bond with the newest members of their families. That’s why in early 2020 we began rolling out our expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy to include Citi employees around the world.
• We empower our employees to manage their financial well-being and help them plan for the future.
• 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 have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life, including generous paid time off packages.
• 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 VP, Lead Counsel II (C13) is a senior level position responsible for providing legal guidance and thought leadership to the business. The overall objective of this role is to provide legal support, advice, and guidance to the business.

This role requires a pragmatic, proactive attorney with thorough understanding of the Business, combined with a solid conceptual / practical grounding in the laws and regulations for the geographies in which we operate. Provides input into strategic decisions, exercising sound legal judgement to develop proactive, risk-appropriate, and commercially practical business-oriented solutions.

In this role, you’re expected to provide key legal support on Business Strategies & Initiatives, Managed Investments and Client Segments matters:

Key Business Strategies & Initiatives responsibilities include:

• Partnering with Cross Enterprise Legal and/or Wealth lawyers and business teams to implement regulation, working with Legal product teams and industry working groups to advocate for regulatory change;
• Serving as a key liaison between BS&I, Global Legal Services, Regulatory Advisory Legal and their respective businesses in connection with various initiatives;
• Leading on non-regulatory implementation projects, particularly cross-product projects, including the application of financial, ESG, consumer protection, data protection, and digital related regulations;
• Reviewing the regulatory pipelines with Regulatory Advisory Legal and/or Wealth lawyers and Business teams, including how upcoming regulation applies to Wealth;
• Implementing new data protection legislation (with extra-territorial impact) and also in relation to changes to existing legislation (such as GDPR);
• Reviewing all new business initiatives, digital and otherwise (such as data sharing of Wealth client data outside of Wealth, use of Whatsapp or WeChat, new process flows for account opening, prospecting and marketing initiatives);
• Coordinating Wealth Legal’s collaboration and approvals for New Activity Committee and Project Delivery Review/Project Final Engagement meetings, including liaising with business teams and project managers to understand sticking points and escalations, and ultimately what is needed from Legal to get a business project over the line;
• Reviewing and advising on licensing requirements and updates in Wealth sales offices and booking centres, including regulator engagement and licensing;
• Review of the implementation of regulation, considering recent enforcements, regulator and industry body guidance, and providing advice on remediating internal policies and processes;
• Advising the business on the implementation of third-party software/technology provider contracts for Wealth, alongside technology lawyers;
• Considering third party legal tools, for example considering law firm cross border advice solutions, and working with lawyers and the business to assess feasibility and operational issues to using these tools;
• Coordinating with Litigation legal team to handle litigation matters and certain regulatory responses;
• Working with internal IT, business risk, compliance, information security and the business change team to implement digital and regulatory changes;
• Advising on the validity and enforceability of digital signatures in various jurisdictions;
• Updating Wealth privacy notices, cookies policies and similar technology and privacy related client documents across multiple jurisdictions; and
• Working with marketing on new digital initiatives including advising on the global social media policies, marketing and financial promotion procedures.

Key Managed Investments Responsibilities include:

• Working as part of a team of lawyers who support the Wealth Managed Investments business, providing legal support, advice and guidance in respect of Managed Investments products and services and applicable regulations while advising on the regulatory change agenda;
• Advising on management of legal risk, reputational risk, responsible business practices and client experience as well as interpretation and implementation of applicable regulations and Citi policies re Managed Investments matters.
• This involves being Legal counsel to the:Wealth Managed Investments business and its business initiatives.
  Citi Investment Management (CIM) business, portfolio managers and traders on tailored portfolio management solutions for CIM clients.
  Global Managed Investments business on issues arising from the distribution of third-party mutual funds.
  
• Co-ordinating input from Citi Legal colleagues e.g. global Managed Investments Legal colleagues in other regions, Banking & International lawyers, Regulatory Advisory Legal as well as lawyers covering other Citi businesses, as needed;
• Appropriately assessing legal risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citi, its clients and assets by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgement, conduct and business practices;
• Escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervising the activity of others and creating accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards; and
• Designing legal risk controls - partnering with and advising the business to co-ordinate, structure and jointly operationalize strong legal risk controls that are executed and monitored by the first line of defence.

Key Client Segment responsibilities include:

• Providing key legal support on Wealth Client Segment matters, participating in strategic initiatives, providing subject matter expertise and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, and advising business management on legal matters impacting the business.
• Collaborating across internal lines of business and control/support functions to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest; coordinate closely with the Legal team on a regional and global basis.
• Providing cross-border legal advice/support to wealth management initiatives as well as its products and services offered internationally working in close coordination with internal and external lawyers of different countries and jurisdictions and keeping updated on legal developments related to offshore wealth management services in different countries;
• Coordinating with Litigation legal team to handle litigation matters and certain regulatory responses and advising on client fraud events and data breach related matters;
• Negotiating and drafting documentation such as client agreements, general terms and conditions, client forms and side letters;
• Supporting the business on the review of all manner of client types and wealth structures such as client trust, estate, executor and corporate entities to confirm authority and due execution of transaction documents and addressing KYC/AML related aspects of such structures.

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

• 6-10 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services
• Banking or financial industry experience, including laws related to banking regulations
• Knowledge of international laws, regulations and practices while staying abreast of regulatory and legal environment, internal policies and industry trends that impact the business
• Experience with complex deals, demonstrated ability to analyze issues and develop legal solutions
• Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills
• Proven ability to apply sound judgement while managing assignments in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Bar license in good standing to practice law

Education:

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree

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

https://jobs.citi.com/dei

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, Deputy Counsel - (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.
• We believe all parents deserve time to adjust to parenthood and bond with the newest members of their families. That’s why in early 2020 we began rolling out our expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy to include Citi employees around the world.
• We empower our employees to manage their financial well-being and help them plan for the future.
• 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 have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life, including generous paid time off packages.
• 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:

• Supports 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:

• 4-6 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 written & verbal communication and listening skills
• Knowledge of legal customs and practices as well as understanding of financial services industry.
• Project management skills
• Fluency in Microsoft word.
• Teamwork and adaptability.
• A skilled negotiator who has the right attitude and can actively work with a wide range of colleagues of varying seniority in both business and support roles to respond to a broad range of needs and develop business friendly solutions to requirements while balancing compliance with multiple legal, regulatory and internal policy requirements.
• Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree

Additional Job responsibilities / Job Purpose:

The candidate will assist with negotiation of markets trading documentation for Citi’s markets sales and trading desks, fund services throughout the Asia Pacific (AP) region.

Job Background/context:

Markets Legal Contract Management (MLCM) provides legal advisory and documentation services for markets sales and trading desks, fund services across the different regions. This candidate will be part of the global MLCM team that carries out this work for the Asia Pacific (AP) region specifically.

Key Responsibilities:

• Timely negotiation and preparation of ISDA Master Agreement, Global Master Repurchase Agreement, Global Master Securities Lending Agreement, CDEA and other markets trading documentation; negotiation of ancillary trading documentation, including review of corporate documentation, security and collateral documentation.
• Conduct due diligence to determine whether agreements are enforceable and meet the well-founded basis standard under applicable capital rules.
• Coordination and tracking of deviation approvals including compliance of documentation with legal, regulatory requirements and Citi policies.
• Legal support, advice and guidance across a broad range of practice areas whilst appropriately assessing risk of business decisions made by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations and adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
• Management of data inputting for trading documentation and interaction with other regional support teams regarding trading documentation data systems and related queries, amendments.
• Participation in global documentation regulatory and remediation projects
• Assist in the coordination and support of AP Markets Legal Contract Management processes and initiatives.
• Liaise with other control and functional business in support of the initiatives that the AP MLCM is involved in.

Development Value:

This position provides the opportunity to work with and support a wide range of Citi markets businesses across Asia Pacific. The candidate will work closely with Legal colleagues across the region, as well as with stakeholders in Risk, Operations, Business and other areas. The role will involve regular contact with clients across the Asia Pacific region.

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

https://jobs.citi.com/dei