Legal Support Specialist – Technology, Intellectual Property & Data Privacy – Officer

Overview

In this role you will provide hands-on legal support across technology transactions, intellectual property, cybersecurity, and data privacy within Citi’s Technology, Operations & Privacy Legal team. This non-attorney position offers exposure to a high-impact, tech-facing legal function in financial services. You will help manage docketing, contracts, and incident responses, shaping how Citi protects IP and complies with regulations. The role blends legal rigor with technology focus in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive accurate, efficient legal operations and enable business impact.

Pay / Benefits

• generous holiday allowance
• discretionary annual performance related bonus
• private medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave

Responsibilities

• Deliver legal support across technology transactions, IP, cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI-related matters
• Manage patent and trademark docketing, clearance, renewals, and enforcement support
• Review marketing content for proper trademark usage to protect IP assets
• Create and maintain legal documents and contract templates (NDAs, trial agreements) supporting contract lifecycle
• Assist in managing information security incident responses and data privacy events per regulatory requirements
• Conduct legal research on regulatory, legislative, and industry developments
• Coordinate team projects, prepare reports, and manage billing processes

Key requirements

• Experience with intellectual property matters (trademark docketing, clearance, or enforcement)
• Background in technology transactions
• Experience drafting or reviewing NDAs, trial agreements, or other tech-related contracts
• Exposure to cybersecurity incident response or data privacy compliance in financial services
• Interest or knowledge of AI and emerging technologies in legal risk
• Experience in a legal environment (corporate or law firm) preferred
• Strong ability to draft, review, and manage legal documents with accuracy and organization
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Familiarity with professional legal documentation standards
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume setting

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail
• Organisational discipline
• Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge of trademark docketing and contract lifecycle
• Understanding of AI and emerging technologies in legal context

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