Senior Lead Counsel - Equities Derivatives and Cash - SVP

The Senior Lead Counsel I – Equities Derivatives and Cash SVP will provide transactional and advisory legal services to risk managers and business representatives within Citi’s Equities Derivatives and Cash businesses, which focus on providing financial services to institutional clients, including hedge funds and issuers.

• Provide legal advice and regulatory guidance for equity derivatives, equity cash trading, 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 equity derivatives and cash trading, 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.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a proactive mindset.

Requirements

5-10+ years of experience

Banking/financial industry experience or experience from big law firm

Comprehensive knowledge of US 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

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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:

Sept 24, 2026

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Automated Processing and AI

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