Senior Lead Counsel 2 - Employment & Human Resources (Hybrid)

$170,000 - $300,000/Yr

Citigroup - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Senior Lead Counsel 2 (Employment & HR) is a senior-level position at Citigroup responsible for providing expert legal advice and guidance on employment and human resources matters. This role serves as a key legal advisor to business stakeholders and functional partners, ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations while influencing strategic decisions within the organization. The position requires a deep understanding of legal frameworks related to employment and HR, with the authority to negotiate and make independent decisions that significantly impact the company.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations; provide counsel to managers regarding compliance with employment laws.
• Serve as a partner and advisor on employment contracts, claims of discrimination, and employment-related arbitration.
• Advise on all matters pertaining to human resources within the organization, specifically discrimination, employment contracts, immigration law, workplace safety, data retention, and privacy.
• Audit employment policies, practices, and compliance initiatives while identifying areas of risk.
• Act as a recognized subject matter expert influencing practices within Employment & HR at Citi and the legal/financial services industry.
• Partner with senior management and key regional management on Employment & HR issues.
• Participate in senior forums covering strategy, risk management, and governance related to Employment & HR.
• Provide critical inputs for future strategy execution within the organization.
• Exercise operational responsibility for planning, finances/budgeting, and execution of results.
• Lead workstreams to analyze implications of emerging and existing laws affecting the geography.
• Participate in risk review and control forums, demonstrating awareness of potential financial, reputational, or legal consequences.
• Negotiate and manage complex issues with senior leaders to influence strategy and make key decisions.
• Identify and manage legal, regulatory, and reputational risks by collaborating with ICRM & Risk and following legal developments.

Requirements

• 10+ years of specific relevant Employment & HR experience, including in-house legal experience in financial services.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and relationship management skills.
• Experience working with regulators/regulatory bodies is preferred.
• Proven ability to apply sound judgment while managing multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations related to Employment & HR, with awareness of changing regulatory environments.
• Experience with complex deals and ability to analyze issues and develop recommendations.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships.
• Bar license in good standing to practice law.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in financial services industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with international employment laws and regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off packages including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays