Senior Vice President, Counsel

About the role

The Senior Vice President and Counsel will provide legal advice to the various business areas that offer trust and fiduciary administration for high-net-worth individuals and their families. They will offer practical and commercially sensible legal advice and solutions, while fostering an environment of effective risk mitigation. They will deliver proactive legal, regulatory, and general risk management advice and support, and have the ability to spot and address issues early and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to the various business areas that offer trust and fiduciary administration for high-net-worth individuals and their families.
• Offer practical and commercially sensible legal advice and solutions, while fostering an environment of effective risk mitigation.
• Deliver proactive legal, regulatory, and general risk management advice and support, and have the ability to spot and address issues early and effectively.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor or equivalent with license to practice in at least one state.
• A minimum of 5 years’ practice and relevant experience in trusts and estates including sophisticated fiduciary administration.
• Fiduciary litigation and in-house experience in a similar role are pluses.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing legal advice to high-net-worth individuals and their families.
• Proven ability to offer practical and commercially sensible legal advice and solutions.
• Experience in delivering proactive legal, regulatory, and general risk management advice and support.
• Ability to spot and address issues early and effectively.

Skills

• Strong legal knowledge in trusts and estates, including sophisticated fiduciary administration.
• Excellent problem-solving and risk management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Benefits

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. These benefits include:

• Flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey.
• Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team.
• Generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

Pay

The expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting. Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

The Senior Vice President and Counsel will work standard business hours.