Senior Attorney SVP - Lending and Structured Products (Securitization)

About the role

North America Markets Legal is seeking an experienced lawyer with expertise in structured finance (including securitization), commercial real estate, and housing finance to provide legal counsel and support to businesses within Spread Products in the New York office. A primary responsibility of this role will be to provide legal coverage for Citi Community Capital, a business unit at Citi responsible for originating, underwriting, and securitizing loans that finance multifamily affordable housing, as well as making Low Income Housing Tax Credit and other equity investments in affordable housing and community development.

Responsibilities

• Advising the businesses on relevant legal and market developments and Citi policies
• Maintaining and updating model loan documentation
• Partnering with businesses in recommending, developing, and executing business plans
• Leading transactional negotiations for securitizations and loan transactions
• Working closely with control function partners, internal review committees, and industry organizations

Requirements

• 5-7+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services
• Banking or financial industry experience, including laws related to banking regulations
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and practices while staying abreast of regulatory and legal environment, internal policies, and industry trends that impact the business
• Experience with complex deals and demonstrated ability to analyze issues and develop legal solutions
• Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and relationship management skills
• Proven ability to apply sound judgement while managing assignments in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Bar license in good standing to practice law

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree

Pay

Full-time salary range: $211,280.00 - $316,920.00. In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire. For additional information, visit citibenefits.com.

Schedule

Full time

Location

New York, New York, United States