Banamex Abogado de Operaciones Bancarias - Banca Hipotecaria

The Deputy Counsel is an intermediate position responsible for managing a variety of day-to-day legal activities in coordination with the Legal team. The overall objective of this role is to provide legal support, advice and guidance across a broad range of practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate employee performance and provide recommendations for pay increases, promotions, terminations, etc.
• Supervise external counsel and resolve issues, escalating to manager as needed
• Provide legal advice in one area of practice within a product, country or business
• Analyze documentation against regulatory requirements and internal policies to advise business accordingly
• Produce internal and external documents containing strategic recommendations with respect to matters managed for senior attorneys/country counsel review
• Execute tasks that support the fulfillment of the Firm's overall obligations and responsibilities
• 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Spanish Responsibilities

• El puesto es responsable de brindar asesoría jurídica a la división de Banca Hipotecaria. El nivel actual es C11 y está a cargo de revisar y asegurar su coherencia con las responsabilidades vigentes para proporcionar asesoría legal para la ejecución de transacciones en el negocio de Banca Hipotecaria, incluyendo operaciones y procesos de crédito.
• Se brinda asesoría legal telefónica y por correo electrónico a la Banca Hipotecaria sobre asuntos legales que surgen diariamente en las operaciones realizadas a nivel nacional.
• Elaboración de contratos de apertura de crédito hipotecario. Se revisa la documentación para su correcta instrumentación.
• Solución de consultas escaladas por las Direcciones Divisionales.
• Notificaciones a clientes ante notario público.
• Ley de Instituciones de Crédito. Cumplimiento de Ley de Créditos Locales y Federales. Código Civil Federal. Ley de Títulos y Operaciones de Crédito Circular de Bancos. Ley General de Sociedades Mercantiles. Ley del Notariado. Todas las vinculadas y aplicables. Circulares. 
• Competencias Necesarias: Trabajo en equipo, toma de decisión, resiliencia, trabajo bajo objetivos, proactividad, organización, comunicación asertiva.
• Escolaridad: Licenciatura en Derecho con Título.
• Esquema de Trabajo: Hibrido 3/2.
• Horario: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Ubicación: Centro CDMX.
• Idiomas: Inglés deseable.
• Disponibilidad de Viajar: No Frecuente.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience
• Juris Doctorate preferred
• Relevant experience preferably from another bank or law firm
• Comprehensive knowledge of local, state and federal laws and practices
• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Proven analytical and organizational skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree/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.

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