Senior Lead Counsel - SVP

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The Senior Lead Counsel provides senior legal advice to Citi’s businesses and support functions in Indonesia, with particular focus on banking regulations, contracts, transactions, governance, regulatory developments, and legal risk. Requirements typically include a law degree, Indonesian legal qualification or relevant admission, substantial experience in banking or financial-services law, and strong knowledge of Indonesian regulations. Candidates should demonstrate sound judgment, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, commercial awareness, integrity, and the ability to advise senior executives and work effectively with regulators, regional legal teams, compliance, risk, and business stakeholders. Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage complex matters independently are generally expected.

About the employer

Citi, formally Citigroup Inc., is a global financial-services company headquartered in New York. It operates across major international markets and provides corporate and commercial banking, treasury and trade solutions, investment banking, markets, securities services, wealth management, and consumer financial products in selected countries. Citi serves multinational corporations, financial institutions, governments, and institutional investors, helping clients manage payments, liquidity, financing, investment, and cross-border operations. In Indonesia, the bank has a long-established presence and supports corporate and institutional customers through banking, markets, transaction services, and related financial solutions. The company operates in a highly regulated environment, placing strong emphasis on risk management, compliance, responsible conduct, technology, and professional expertise. Its legal teams support business growth while managing regulatory, contractual, litigation, governance, and operational risks across the organization.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers varied opportunities across its major islands. Java, especially Jakarta, is the country’s main financial and corporate hub and offers the strongest prospects in banking, legal services, technology, consulting, and multinational companies. Bali has a large tourism, hospitality, digital-nomad, and creative economy, while Sumatra and Kalimantan provide opportunities in commodities, energy, logistics, agribusiness, and infrastructure. Sulawesi and eastern Indonesia are growing in mining, fisheries, tourism, and development projects. Indonesian culture values hospitality, family, community, and respect for hierarchy; English is common in multinational workplaces, although Bahasa Indonesia is essential for daily life. Costs vary widely, with Jakarta and Bali generally more expensive. Foreign professionals typically need employer sponsorship and the appropriate work and residence permits, commonly arranged through the hiring company. Relocation should include housing, healthcare, transport, tax, and local-registration planning.