Outside Counsel Engagement Manager, Vice President

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? This role will give you the opportunity to grow within the Legal Operations department of Citi, focused on law firm and external vendor management of a global financial institution. You will help drive innovative solutions on how Citi engages law firms, manages compliance, identifies cost-saving opportunities, and mitigates risk.

By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organization whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Team/Role Overview

The Outside Counsel Engagement Manager sits in the Outside Counsel Management Team within Citi’s Global Legal Solutions (GLS) organization. Primarily, this role will focus on driving Citi’s strategy on how we engage outside counsel, managing multi-party (e.g., outside counsel, alternative legal service providers) compliance with both internal and external legal policies and procedures, including Citi’s Outside Counsel Terms of Engagement, and identifying opportunities to drive cost-saving and optimization.

What you’ll do

Primarily, this role will support various initiatives being driven by the Outside Counsel Management Team to support the overall goals and strategy of Citi Legal.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the below:

• Work directly with the SVP of Outside Counsel Management to manage and expand the competitive tender / Request for Proposal (RFP) process by identifying high value matters or groups of matters suitable for competitive tender, scoping and drafting RFPs (including relevant matter-specific questions), coordinating law firm responses, assisting in the selection process, and delivering training to internal stakeholders.

• Negotiate rates and fee structures with outside counsel to ensure competitive and cost-effective arrangements. Create formal confirmations of rate deals with law firms.

• Analyze and benchmark outside counsel rates and financial data.

• Manage and advise both internal and external stakeholders on questions and issues related to outside counsel engagement.

• Strategize and manage the use of outside counsel on Citi’s Legal Network.

• Support with conflict of interest management, when required.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen relationships with outside counsel through the use of alternative methods, including technology and collaboration with Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs).

• Support the management and execution of Citi’s Outside Counsel Terms of Engagement. Identify and mitigate legal and financial risks associated with outside counsel engagements, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

The Outside Counsel Engagement Manager will work in close daily collaboration with other GLS teammates at all levels across functions including Finance, Technology, Project Management and Operations while adhering to GLS program goals and priorities, evaluating complex legal and operational issues and impact to Citi businesses and Citi’s broader legal organization.

What we’ll need from you

• JD/Law degree preferred. Bachelor’s Degree is required.

• Practical knowledge of common legal matter progression (e.g., course of litigation, basic procedure, basic corporate or financial transactions).

• An ability to lead and influence people across cultures at a senior level using sound judgment, successful execution of strategies, and an understanding of how to operate effectively across diverse businesses.

• Exceptional data analysis skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Exceptional written communication skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.

Job Family Group:

Legal

Job Family:

Legal Professionals

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Tampa Florida United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$103,920.00 - $155,880.00

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.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

May 31, 2024

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