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BNY · 8 hours ago

Senior Vice President, Counsel- BNY Pershing

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$116K/yr - $200K/yr

3+ years exp

BNY is a leading global financial services company that influences nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. The Senior Vice President, Counsel will support the BNY Pershing Wealth Services Platform and provide legal guidance on contracts, regulatory risk management, and product development.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Report to the Head of BNY Pershing Legal and serve as a key adviser to the business

Manage and negotiate contracts for Pershing for a variety of advisory, brokerage, technology, and operational services

Provide general legal support to the broker-dealer, registered investment adviser and technology affiliate as needed

Advise on new product development and regulatory risk management decisions

Provide business leaders and associates with advice and guidance in identifying the critical problems to which the application of legal principals yields the greatest opportunities for minimizing risks and maximizing profits

Keep informed on legislation and rulemaking affecting business operations and developments in corporate and securities law practice and update the team and management as appropriate

Collaborate with business leaders and associates to develop legal and regulatory best practices

Qualification

Legal experienceContract negotiationInvestment advisoryBroker-Dealer experienceRegulatory complianceOral communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsTeamwork

Required

3 -7 years' experience, 5+ years preferred legal experience with a focus on contracts and investment advisory and/or broker-dealer issues

Prior corporate legal experience within the financial services industry or experience in assigned practice area (e.g., securities, employment, etc.) with an outside law firm is preferred

Experience with a Broker-Dealer, Registered Investment Adviser or regulatory agency preferred

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong presentation abilities

Strong interpersonal skills to influence and impact business decisions

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that requires hands-on support and business teamwork

An ideal candidate has in-house counsel experience