Legal Officer

As a member of Citco’s in-house Group Legal function, you will support the Senior Legal Team in providing legal support across Citco’s international business. Working closely with Senior Legal Team members based in the UK and Spain, together with colleagues across Citco’s international offices, you will develop a broad understanding of corporate governance, KYC requirements and legal operations within an international financial services group.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation in in-house legal practice, with increasing exposure to wider legal work including commercial contracts, employment matters, regulatory projects and corporate transactions as your experience develops.

Assist with handling confidential information concerning the ownership structure and ultimate beneficial ownership of the Citco Group of companies and manage responses to KYC-related requests for ownership information from clients, banking partners and regulators;

Monitor, track and report progress of KYC-related queries, ensuring requests are progressed efficiently and escalated where appropriate;

Support the preparation and maintenance of corporate records and legal documentation, ensuring records remain accurate and up to date;

Assist with preparing board minutes, board resolutions and corporate governance documentation;

Coordinate statutory filings for Citco’s affiliated entities in India;

Provide legal administrative support to the Senior Legal Team with legal projects, including financing transactions, insurance renewals and other strategic initiatives as opportunities arise;

Coordinate with colleagues across Citco’s international offices to obtain information and documentation required to support legal matters and regulatory requests;

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues in India and across Citco’s international offices;

Identify legal risks and escalate significant issues appropriately;

Identify opportunities to improve legal processes and administrative procedures;

Help to maintain intranet page of the Group Legal department with relevant content;

Follow legal and regulatory developments relevant to Citco’s business and share updates with the Senior Legal Team where appropriate; and

Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive legal and beneficial ownership information.

Degree in Law;

Approximately 1-2 years relevant legal experience, either in-house or within private practice.

Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Ability to manage routine legal and corporate governance work whilst recognising when escalation is required.

Flexibility, proactiviness and ability to work effectively with multiple projects by setting priorities;

Team player with solid analytical and problem – solving skills and excellent communication skills;

Proven computer skills (Microsoft Office packages);

Fluent English language (written and spoken).