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Senior Vice President, Counsel – Investment Management

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATION
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Full-time

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly % of the world’s investible assets.

Every day around the globe, our ,+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.

We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace.

Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what LifeAtBNY is all about.

An attorney to serve as day-to-day legal advisor for BNY Mellon’s US registered investment advisor (RIA) firms. These include Newton Investment Management, Walter Scott & Partners and Mellon Investments.

This attorney will be part of a larger team of legal professionals who will also be available to provide investment legal support for other investment management affiliates and related businesses.

The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of laws and regulations in the field of investment management, practical expertise of negotiating investment advisory contracts as well as broader regulatory and / or investment advisory experience.

This role is located in Lake Mary, FL OR Pittsburgh, PA - HYBRID

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

  • Day-to-day legal support to BNY Mellon’s RIAs.
  • Advise on varied and potentially complex legal and regulatory matters relating to distribution and provision of investment advisory services.
  • Negotiate and draft investment advisory agreements with clients including, among others, sovereign wealth funds, government- / state- related entities and pension plans.
  • Work with Compliance teams in interpreting and applying investment advisory rules, as well as international regulations, to the business;

and in creating the investment firms’ policies and procedures.

  • Serve as a point person for the Legal Department on key initiatives. This will at times include coordinating with global colleagues and other stakeholders on time sensitive matters.
  • Lead in providing proactive and pragmatic advice and guidance in the development of new product / service initiatives.

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

  • Qualified attorney
  • A minimum of + years’ post-qualification experience through relevant private practice and / or in-house
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate proactively with business colleagues and deliver clear, succinct advice.
  • Experience in dealing with RIAs with good technical skills including sound knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of and related SEC rules / regulation applicable to RIAs.
  • Ability to deal with a varied workload in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to prioritize matters and be adaptable.
  • Ability to build relationships with a variety of different internal clients.
  • Pragmatic, someone who looks for solutions rather than obstacles. The legal team is seen as a business partner and the successful candidate will be comfortable relating to and dealing with business colleagues as the role will involve frequent interaction with business colleagues.
  • Ability to identify and manage legal risks.
  • A clear communicator, concise and able to deliver legal advice in layman’s terms.
  • A team player. The ability to work harmoniously and responsively with one’s colleagues and clients is an essential pre-requisite for the role.
  • Enthusiastic, with a desire to develop one’s career in one of the world’s largest investment management businesses.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards :

  • America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune,
  • World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune
  • Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, % score, -

Disability : IN % score, -

  • Most Just Companies , Just Capital and CNBC,
  • Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability,
  • Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI),

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.

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