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Solutions Lead roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's engineer or management consultant categories, depending on how the position is structured. Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the border or through consular processing without a cap or lottery. Mexican citizens require advance consular processing.
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As part of the Client Solutions Team within Citi’s Services Legal department, the Assistant Vice President will primarily be engaged in negotiating client contracts and ancillary documents and advising about other issues and projects for the Payments, Liquidity, Trade, and Investor and Issuer Services businesses. This role is responsible for managing a variety of day-to-day legal activities as part of the global Services Legal team and will be integral to the global Services Legal team, involving a wide range of transactional work in connection with account openings and product offerings across all five businesses within Citi Services. The role will provide exposure to a broad spectrum of products and services and will provide a unique opportunity to obtain insight into both Services products and the priorities and expectation of the business. The role requires regular interaction with Payments, Liquidity, Trade, and Investor and Issuer Services Legal and other functional colleagues (and external counsel as required) to ensure adequate coordination on practices and procedures from a legal and regulatory contracting perspective. Reporting directly to the Legal Group Manager for Client Solutions in Tampa, the Assistant Vice President will be required to be closely aligned, and collaborate, with the Business and with key areas across Citigroup, including other Legal areas, Compliance/ICRM and Risk.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for providing legal counsel to the Payments, Liquidity, Trade, and Investor and Issuer Services business, participating in strategic initiatives, and negotiating various documents, including services agreements for a variety of businesses
- Partners with the Payments, Liquidity, Trade, and Investor and Issuer Services Product Legal teams to objectively evaluate business proposals by analyzing documentation while applying institutional knowledge and risk appetite against industry standards, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating as appropriate
- Collaborates across internal lines of business, control/support functions and/or external counsel to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest; coordinate closely with the Payments, Liquidity, Trade, and Investor and Issuer Services Product Legal teams on a regional and global basis
- Manages day-to-day legal activities related to client contracting with knowledge in Payments, Liquidity, Trade, and Investor and Issuer Services, provides advisory services to internal stakeholders across all relevant business lines, and supports business projects, including about cross-border contracts
- Monitors management of complex transactions, escalating to appropriate internal stakeholders when necessary
- Appropriately assesses 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 internal contracting standards, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervises the activity of others and creates accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2-5 years of contracting experience, preferably in Banking but also as part of a Fintech, Software licensor or a Corporate procurement role
- Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships
- Experience with complex deals, demonstrated ability to analyze issues and develop legal solutions
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills
- Proven ability to apply sound judgment while managing assignments in a demanding, fast-paced environment
- Bar license in good standing to practice law
Education:
- Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree
Job Family Group: Legal
Job Family: Legal - Product
Time Type: Full time
Primary Location: Tampa Florida United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $109,440.00 - $164,160.00
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.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date: Jul 15, 2026
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
INTRODUCTION
As part of the Client Solutions Team within Citi’s Services Legal department, the Assistant Vice President will primarily be engaged in negotiating client contracts and ancillary documents and advising about other issues and projects for the Payments, Liquidity, Trade, and Investor and Issuer Services businesses. This role is responsible for managing a variety of day-to-day legal activities as part of the global Services Legal team and will be integral to the global Services Legal team, involving a wide range of transactional work in connection with account openings and product offerings across all five businesses within Citi Services. The role will provide exposure to a broad spectrum of products and services and will provide a unique opportunity to obtain insight into both Services products and the priorities and expectation of the business. The role requires regular interaction with Payments, Liquidity, Trade, and Investor and Issuer Services Legal and other functional colleagues (and external counsel as required) to ensure adequate coordination on practices and procedures from a legal and regulatory contracting perspective. Reporting directly to the Legal Group Manager for Client Solutions in Tampa, the Assistant Vice President will be required to be closely aligned, and collaborate, with the Business and with key areas across Citigroup, including other Legal areas, Compliance/ICRM and Risk.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for providing legal counsel to the Payments, Liquidity, Trade, and Investor and Issuer Services business, participating in strategic initiatives, and negotiating various documents, including services agreements for a variety of businesses
- Partners with the Payments, Liquidity, Trade, and Investor and Issuer Services Product Legal teams to objectively evaluate business proposals by analyzing documentation while applying institutional knowledge and risk appetite against industry standards, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating as appropriate
- Collaborates across internal lines of business, control/support functions and/or external counsel to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest; coordinate closely with the Payments, Liquidity, Trade, and Investor and Issuer Services Product Legal teams on a regional and global basis
- Manages day-to-day legal activities related to client contracting with knowledge in Payments, Liquidity, Trade, and Investor and Issuer Services, provides advisory services to internal stakeholders across all relevant business lines, and supports business projects, including about cross-border contracts
- Monitors management of complex transactions, escalating to appropriate internal stakeholders when necessary
- Appropriately assesses 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 internal contracting standards, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervises the activity of others and creates accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2-5 years of contracting experience, preferably in Banking but also as part of a Fintech, Software licensor or a Corporate procurement role
- Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships
- Experience with complex deals, demonstrated ability to analyze issues and develop legal solutions
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills
- Proven ability to apply sound judgment while managing assignments in a demanding, fast-paced environment
- Bar license in good standing to practice law
Education:
- Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree
Job Family Group: Legal
Job Family: Legal - Product
Time Type: Full time
Primary Location: Tampa Florida United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $109,440.00 - $164,160.00
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.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date: Jul 15, 2026
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Solutions Lead
Align your credentials to the right TN category
Solutions Lead roles can qualify under engineer, computer systems analyst, or management consultant categories. Your degree field must match the category your employer selects, so confirm the classification before any offer is finalized.
Build a specialty occupation evidence package
Gather degree transcripts, credential evaluations for non-U.S. degrees, and a detailed letter of support outlining your role's technical scope. Officers assess whether the Solutions Lead position genuinely requires your specific professional background.
Target employers with cross-border project experience
Companies that routinely staff Canadian or Mexican professionals understand TN visa documentation requirements and move faster through the process. Ask recruiters directly whether their legal team has filed TN petitions for technical leadership roles.
Use Migrate Mate to find Solutions Lead roles at visa-sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with recent visa filings who have experience sponsoring work visas for similar technical and advisory roles, so you spend your time on opportunities where visa sponsorship is an established practice.
Negotiate who prepares the support letter before signing
The employer's support letter is the cornerstone of your TN application. Confirm before accepting an offer that HR or in-house counsel will draft it, and request a review of the job description language to ensure it reflects the qualifying professional category.
Prepare for scope questions at the port of entry
Canadian applicants presenting at the border should be ready to explain the Solutions Lead role in plain terms: what systems or clients you support, why the position requires your degree, and the duration of the assignment.
Solutions Lead TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Solutions Lead role qualify for TN visa status?
It depends on how the role is defined and which TN category your employer selects. Solutions Lead positions can qualify under computer systems analyst, management consultant, or engineer categories if the duties align with the professional definition and you hold a relevant degree. Roles that are primarily sales or account management without a technical or advisory core are less likely to qualify.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Solutions Lead compare to H-1B?
TN is faster and more predictable for Canadian and Mexican citizens. There is no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and approval can happen at the port of entry or through a consulate within weeks. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship months in advance and selection in a random lottery. For a Solutions Lead role that clearly fits a qualifying TN category, TN is the more direct path.
What documentation does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a detailed support letter on company letterhead describing the Solutions Lead position, your role's technical or advisory scope, the specific TN category being claimed, your salary, and the duration of employment. You supply your degree credentials and, for non-U.S. degrees, a credential evaluation confirming U.S. equivalency.
Where can I find Solutions Lead jobs that already support TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking roles with TN visa sponsorship. You can search for Solutions Lead positions at employers who have an established track record of sponsoring TN professionals, which reduces the time spent educating recruiters about the process or waiting for legal teams unfamiliar with TN requirements.
Can Mexican citizens apply for TN status for a Solutions Lead role the same way Canadians can?
No. Canadian citizens can apply at a U.S. port of entry or pre-clearance location and receive a TN determination on the spot. Mexican citizens must apply at a U.S. consulate in Mexico and cannot use the port-of-entry process. Processing times at Mexican consulates vary, so you and your employer should account for consular scheduling when planning a start date.