VP, Outside Council Managemtn Strategy and Implementation Support

The VP, OCM Strategy and Implementation Support is an intermediate level, experienced non-attorney operational role who 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.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development, implementation and management of third party paid matter creation and invoice tracking system.
• Collaborate with departments beyond legal to authenticate and oversee the utilization of Outside Counsel.
• Work with Outside Counsel to request and gather spend data on a quarterly basis.
• Liaise with internal teams and Outside Counsel regarding invoice and matter requests and business instruction and identification.
• Assist in design and build of the third party paid expense management module, including, but not limited to, workflows, data structure, functionality and reporting needs.
• Assist in analyzing invoice data to identify quarterly and yearly expenditures and inputting into the spend management system.
• Aid in monitoring and strategizing non-employee resource requests and assist in tracking them through departmental approval.
• Support of Legal non-employee onboarding program.
• Work with legal teams to ensure One Legal Hub website is up to date with relevant content.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors/University degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably working within (i) a mid-to-large global company, with experience in areas including but not limited to accounts payables, supplier management, audit/compliance and/or legal operational process management.
• Practical knowledge of common legal service descriptions, terms, and life of matter engagements (e.g., course of litigation, basic procedure, corporate or financial transactions).
• Proven analytical and quantitative skills.
• Experience conducting payables analysis and research.
• Strong ability to analyze and organize data.
• Highly effective project and process management skills.
• High attention to details, excellent time management and critical thinking skills.
• High social acumen and the ability to collaborate directly, daily, and effectively across cultures, geographies, and time zones.
• 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.
• Advanced writing and verbal presentation skills required.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills required.
• Exceptional data analysis skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional written communication skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.

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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.

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