Senior Vice President, Counsel - Digital Assets

About the role

Join us and be part of something extraordinary. We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President, Counsel - Digital Assets to join our Data, Intellectual Property, Technology & Innovation Legal team. This role is located in New York, NY.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice on the ideation, development and execution of new products for BNY’s Digital Assets team and the Product & Innovation Hub.
• Partner with Risk, Compliance and other Legal colleagues to define and advise on future-state digital asset services and initiatives.
• Draft and negotiate technology-related agreements with clients and partners.
• Participate in legal workstreams related to product development governance.
• Keep abreast of industry, legal, and regulatory changes related to digital assets and make timely and incisive updates to a diverse audience.
• Track and report on legal issues and project developments in a concise and impactful manner to stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Participate in industry associations related to digital assets and other emerging technologies.
• Advise on internal and external materials related to digital assets and other innovative products, including marketing materials, regulatory submissions and press releases.

Requirements

• A J.D. from a top-tier law school.
• Six+ years’ experience as a licensed attorney with at least 2 years’ experience in digital assets and related issues.
• Both in-house and law firm experience preferred.
• Experience advising a financial institution on the legal and regulatory environment related to digital assets, with particular focus on the United States.
• Some experience with MiCA or other foreign regulatory frameworks preferred.
• Understanding of the financial services, banking, and payments systems.
• Working knowledge of blockchain technology.
• Ability to take ownership of projects and drive them forward in a collaborative manner.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with experience presenting to senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset.
• A candidate who is curious, engaged, articulate, and works collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders.

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Legal expertise in digital assets and related issues.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of financial services, banking, and payments systems.
• Understanding of blockchain technology.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey.
• Health, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans.
• Paid time off benefits, including vacation and sick time.
• Other benefits may include a 401(k) plan.

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

Not specified

Company Information

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. 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. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an “at will” position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.