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BNY · 1 day ago

Senior Vice President, Counsel- Asset Servicing

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$116K/yr - $220K/yr

7+ years exp

BNY is a leading global financial services company that influences a significant portion of the world’s investible assets. They are seeking a Counsel for their Asset Servicing business to provide legal advice on transactions, regulatory matters, and strategic initiatives while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Serving as a trusted internal resource and key legal advisor on significant business transactions, regulatory matters and strategic initiatives

Liaising with a variety of key BNY stakeholders, including lines of business, business partners and senior leadership, to ensure that any material legal issues are properly identified, escalated and mitigated

Managing the drafting and negotiation of a variety of service agreements with clients

Demonstrating the ability to handle a broad portfolio of legal issues

Working collaboratively, seeking guidance and input from colleagues throughout the organization to ensure solutions align to global legal strategies

Partnering with colleagues who also serve in an advisory or oversight capacity, such as those in Risk, Audit, Compliance, etc

Developing a broad understanding of Asset Servicing products and services

Qualification

Law degree (J.D.)Licensed to practice in NYFLPAFinancial Services experienceAnalytical skillsNegotiation skillsTechnology experienceCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam playerProject management

Required

Law degree (J.D.) and licensed to practice in NY, FL or PA

7+ years of relevant experience

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. A clear communicator that is able to deliver legal advice in layman's terms and lead discussions with relevant stakeholders

The candidate must also have excellent legal and business judgment as well as strong negotiation skills

Strong analytical, problem-solving and drafting skills with proven ability to drive projects to completion

A team player. The ability to work collaboratively with one's colleagues is an essential pre-requisite for this role

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to manage and prioritize across a large volume of complex matters with competing deadlines and different internal stakeholders