Senior Vice President, Counsel - Asset Servicing

About the role

Function as a trusted internal resource capable of using knowledge of BNY Mellon's businesses, products, services and/or strategies to articulate and advance legal positions. Demonstrate the ability to handle a broad portfolio of legal issues. Work collaboratively, seeking guidance and input from colleagues throughout the organization to ensure solutions align to global legal strategies. Partner with colleagues who also serve in an advisory or oversight capacity, such as those in Risk, Audit, Compliance, etc. Manage outside counsel, reviewing work for appropriateness, quality and alignment to expectations. Develop a broad understanding of ASD products and services.

Responsibilities

• Function as a trusted internal resource capable of using knowledge of BNY Mellon's businesses, products, services and/or strategies to articulate and advance legal positions.
• Demonstrate the ability to handle a broad portfolio of legal issues.
• Work collaboratively, seeking guidance and input from colleagues throughout the organization to ensure solutions align to global legal strategies.
• Partner with colleagues who also serve in an advisory or oversight capacity, such as those in Risk, Audit, Compliance, etc.
• Manage outside counsel, reviewing work for appropriateness, quality and alignment to expectations.
• Develop a broad understanding of ASD products and services.

Requirements

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction in which the role is based.
• 3 years minimum of professional experience as an admitted attorney.
• Prior corporate legal experience within the asset management and/or financial services industry or comparable law firm experience preferred.
• Transactional experience and contract drafting and negotiation strongly desired.
• Experience working with technology, software, digital assets, blockchain, data and analytics legal issues, a strong plus.

Qualifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction in which the role is based.
• 3 years minimum of professional experience as an admitted attorney.
• Prior corporate legal experience within the asset management and/or financial services industry or comparable law firm experience preferred.
• Transactional experience and contract drafting and negotiation strongly desired.
• Experience working with technology, software, digital assets, blockchain, data and analytics legal issues, a strong plus.

Skills

• Knowledge of BNY Mellon's businesses, products, services and/or strategies.
• Ability to handle a broad portfolio of legal issues.
• Collaboration with colleagues in Risk, Audit, Compliance, etc.
• Management of outside counsel.
• Broad understanding of ASD products and services.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey.
• Health, personal resilience, and financial goal support.
• Generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time.
• Various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time.

Pay

Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award.

Schedule

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