Counsel - Asset Servicing

• 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, and related provider agreements with third party banks that underpin BNY's custody service offering.
• 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.
• Managing outside counsel, reviewing work for appropriateness, quality and alignment to expectations.
• Developing a broad understanding of BNY products and services.
• (Qualifications) A qualified Solicitor or Barrister currently licensed to practice in either Ireland or UK (or equivalent qualifying location) with ideally 3-8 years PQE, relevant experience gained from a leading law firm.
• Prior substantive knowledge and experience in the Financial Services industry (e.g., Investment Servicing or Investment Management) is preferred.
• Experience of outsourcing, custody, cross-border activities and/or MiFID is desirable.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. A clear communicator that can 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.
• Experience working with technology, software, digital assets, blockchain, data and analytics legal issues, a strong plus.

• As listed above in the responsibilities (see item "A qualified Solicitor or Barrister " and related items).

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.