Country Counsel Lead

hace 5 días


Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México 09516 Banco Nacional de Mexico, S.A., integrante del Grupo Financiero Banamex A tiempo completo

Job Title: Country Counsel

Job Summary:

The Country Counsel is a critical role that requires a high level of expertise in legal matters. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex legal issues, leading a team of professionals, and ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and support the Legal function, providing guidance to local businesses and Citi functions on legal matters
  • Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations, as well as international standards
  • Manage legal operations, including company secretarial roles and compliance with local regulatory requirements
  • Advise the CCO on business and franchise legal issues
  • Interface with regulators and ensure consistency of Citigroup policies with local legal requirements
  • Escalate issues to designated Division Counsel as needed
  • Participate in local Management committees
  • Manage and coordinate the provision of external legal services
  • Liaise with compliance on training materials related to local laws and regulations
  • Assist overseas colleagues on projects and deals involving local laws and regulations
  • Manage litigation cases involving Citigroup entities
  • Manage the functioning of the Legal Department
  • Draft and implement local legal policies and procedures
  • Manage relationships with external legal counsels
  • Review customer complaints with regulatory implications
  • Provide solution-oriented legal support to local businesses

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in a similar role
  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skills
  • Excellent written, verbal, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • Effective negotiation skills and ability to maintain effective relationships
  • Membership of local Bar/Lawyers Association

Education:

  • Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.


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