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Banking Attorney / Trusts and Estates Attorney in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Citigroup Inc Apr 23,2014 Apr 17,2014 Location USA Fort Lauderdale FL
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In-House

Attorney

Finance - Banking

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Trusts and Estates

Min 7 yrs required

Profile

Assistant General Counsel - LATAM Wealth Management The candidate will draw upon advanced knowledge of common law and expertise in civil law systems to provide senior level legal support to Bank's Wealth Management businesses throughout the Latin America region, as well as to Regional Senior Management. Will assist bankers, local legal counsel, and other local and regional control units in implementing global and regional compliance initiatives, including standardized legal documentation and internal legal policies. Advise bankers and local counsel regarding complex cross-border transactions and the structuring of financial products. As such, the person holding the position must be able to seamlessly work within both a US legal framework and a Latin American (i.e., code based) legal framework. Provide senior management with legal advice on their businesses' day-to-day operations. Provide primary legal coverage for the broker-dealer. Participate in various Bank product committees and reviewing and approving new investment product offerings and product programs. Work in conjunction with compliance and regional counsel on regulatory matters. Provide primary coverage for legal issues stemming from various special projects.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have a J.D., LL.M., or foreign equivalent and 7+ years of experience as a Lawyer at a law firm advising international banks or at an international bank, preferably with some experience with the wealth management sector. Should have experience with extensive exposure to common law and civil law systems and Latin American legal practices in the international banking industry; advising international banks doing business in Latin America on retail and corporate banking products, cash management products and services, trade products and services, and fiduciary products; and, advising international banks doing business in Latin America on conflict of law issues. Prior experience with banking, securities and FINRA regulations required. Should be fluent in Spanish. Portuguese fluency desirable. Should be admitted to practice in FL and/or NY. Must be able to comfortably interact with senior management.

Additional info

Ref. #: 14023433

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