Senior Vice President, Counsel - Asset Servicing

• Senior Vice President, Counsel
• Asset Servicing

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• We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President, Counsel
• Asset Servicing to join our Asset Servicing Legal team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• 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.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• 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.

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Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to 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, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

• BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
• Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.