Location: Mumbai Maharashtra India
The Legal Support Specialist is a developing professional role. Applies specialty area knowledge in monitoring, assessing, analyzing and/or evaluating processes and data. Identifies policy gaps and formulates policies. Interprets data and makes recommendations. Researches and interprets factual information. Identifies inconsistencies in data or results, defines business issues and formulates recommendations on policies, procedures or practices.
Integrates established disciplinary knowledge within own specialty area with basic understanding of related industry practices. Good understanding of how the team interacts with others in accomplishing the objectives of the area. Develops working knowledge of industry practices and standards. Limited but direct impact on the business through the quality of the tasks/services provided. Impact of the job holder is restricted to own team.
Responsibilities
Performs legal support related to legal operations, technology, budget/expenses, risk/controls, litigation/discovery/settlements or administration
Performs varied work requests from multiple sources that may be complex in character and have tight deadlines
Responsible for tasks associated with a program or projects
Liaises with other control and functional business in support of projects and initiatives
Assists in billing or legal settlements
Works closely with the team’s manager to complete tasks assigned
Manages calendar, schedules, finalizing reports and presentations
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications
- Experience working in corporate legal department, law firm, financial services, consulting, technology firm or related industry
- Must have effective organizational skills, attention to detail, exceptional verbal communication and listening skills
- Knowledge of legal customs and practices
- Project management skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry
Education
Bachelors/University degree or equivalent experience
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group
Legal
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Job Family
Legal Professionals
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Time Type
Full time
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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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