Legal Support Specialist

Are you looking to advance your legal career at the heart of a leading global financial institution? Citi's Technology, Operations & Privacy Legal team is seeking a Legal Support Specialist to deliver hands-on legal support across technology transactions, intellectual property, cybersecurity, and data privacy — including emerging areas such as AI and new technologies. This is a non-attorney role that offers direct exposure to a high-impact, specialist legal team operating at the intersection of law and technology in the financial services sector.

Responsibilities

• Deliver legal support across technology transactions, intellectual property, cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI-related matters, ensuring accurate and timely handling of each area.
• Manage patent and trademark docketing, coordinate trademark clearance and renewals, administer trademark and copyright agreements, and support enforcement activities on behalf of intellectual property attorneys.
• Review marketing and communications content to verify correct trademark usage, helping to protect Citi's intellectual property assets.
• Create, maintain, and track legal documentation and contract templates — including NDAs and trial agreements — supporting technology transactions attorneys throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Assist cybersecurity and data privacy attorneys in managing the response to information security incidents and data privacy events, ensuring matters are handled with care and in line with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct legal research and analytical work across regulatory, legislative, and industry developments relevant to technology, privacy, and intellectual property law.
• Coordinate team projects, prepare reports, and manage billing processes, contributing to the smooth day-to-day operation of the legal function.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent university-level qualification.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a legal environment, with exposure to a corporate legal department or law firm setting preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to draft, review, and manage legal documents with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational discipline.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal information clearly and professionally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Familiarity with legal customs, practices, and documentation standards within a professional legal environment.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision in a fast-paced, high-volume setting, managing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting intellectual property matters, particularly in trademark docketing, clearance, or enforcement within a corporate or law firm context.
• Background in technology transactions.
• Experience drafting or reviewing NDAs, trial agreements, or other technology-related contracts.
• Exposure to cybersecurity incident response or data privacy compliance processes, ideally within the financial services industry.
• Knowledge of or genuine interest in AI and emerging technology issues as they relate to legal risk and regulatory developments.

What We Offer

At Citi Belfast, you will join a collaborative legal team that operates at a global scale, working on complex and evolving matters that shape how a leading financial institution manages its technology and data obligations. We offer a competitive package designed to support your professional growth, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance.

• Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely each week.
• Competitive base salary, reviewed annually to reflect performance and market conditions.
• Discretionary annual performance-related bonus.
• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Private medical insurance with package options to suit your personal circumstances.
• Pension plan to support your long-term financial wellbeing.
• Paid parental leave to support you during key life moments.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support across personal and professional matters.
• Special discounts for employees, family members, and friends.
• Access to a broad range of learning and development resources to support your ongoing career progression.

Apply today to bring your legal expertise to a team where your work directly supports one of the world's leading financial institutions across technology, intellectual property, and data privacy.

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Job Family Group:

Legal

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Job Family:

Legal Professionals

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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