The Senior Lead Counsel 1 (Employment & HR) is a senior level position responsible for serving as subject matter expert and legal advisor to business stakeholders, functional partners, and the Legal Management Committee by providing counsel and thought leadership on all aspects of legal matters related to Employment & HR. The overall objective of this role is to provide legal support, advice, and guidance across Employment & HR and Citi Businesses and Functions. This role requires a pragmatic, proactive attorney with thorough understanding of Employment & HR, combined with a solid conceptual / practical grounding in the laws and regulations for the U.S. and states in which we operate as it relates to Employment & HR. Provides input into strategic decisions, exercising sound legal judgement to develop proactive, risk-appropriate, and commercially business-oriented solutions. This is not a manager role. **Responsibilities:** + Ensure compliance with U.S. employment laws and regulations; Provide counsel to HR and managers regarding compliance with employment laws + Advise on all matters in the employee life cycle, including new hire offers and onboarding; discipline and discharge; employee investigations (including ethics hotline matters); ADA, FMLA and other leave issues; wage and hour compliance; reductions-in-force. + Manage external counsel in connection with the defense of legal claims brought by current and former employees against Citi + Audit employment policies, practices, and compliance initiatives while identifying areas of risk + Serves as a recognized subject matter expert to senior management or key regional management and/or primary advisor to senior business stakeholders, functional partners (e.g., Risk, Compliance, Finance, CAO, CCO), the Legal Management Council (LMC), Practice Group Heads, and/or Regional/Country Leadership + Responsible for providing Citi businesses and functions with legal counsel; supporting strategic initiatives and product/service launches, providing subject matter expertise and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, and advising business management/leadership on all manners of legal matters related to Employment & HR + Anticipate, evaluate, and appropriately respond to developments in U.S. federal, state and local employment law that impact relevant Citi activities. + Proactively identify, evaluate, and contribute to the appropriate management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk by collaborating with Compliance & Risk functions + Monitors management of complex issues and transactions, impacting the Legal Department or the business and escalating necessary issues **Qualifications:** + 7+ years' employment law experience; in-house experience, and experience with financial institutions, is a plus. + Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships + Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills + Proven ability to apply sound judgement while managing assignments in a demanding, fast-paced environment + Admission or eligibility for admission to the Florida Bar **Education:** + Juris Doctorate ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family Group:** Legal ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family:** Legal - Enterprise ------------------------------------------------------ **Time Type:** Full time ------------------------------------------------------ **Primary Location:** Tampa Florida United States ------------------------------------------------------ **Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:** $169,040.00 - $253,560.00 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:** Mar 14, 2025 ------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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