Assistant General Counsel - Corporate Transactions, Client Digital\Marketing, Technology

Bessemer Trust is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join the firm’s Legal Department. The Assistant General Counsel will be responsible for negotiating commercial and technology agreements, reviewing marketing materials, and advising on bank and securities regulatory matters for a privately-held wealth management firm that includes a bank holding company, state and national banks and trust companies, an SEC registered investment adviser, and an SEC registered broker-dealer.

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

This position is ideal for a talented and motivated attorney who excels in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and who has experience advising clients in financial services navigate legal issues in areas that include technology, social media, marketing (including digital marketing), and intellectual property.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, with an emphasis on procurement of technology, as well as other products and services contracts, including software license agreements, professional services agreements, and statements of work
• Advise on matters involving intellectual property, data governance and privacy, digital marketing, and website development
• Advise and support the vendor management function on matters relating to 3rd party risk, governance, and regulatory developments
• Review marketing, RFPs and other communication materials and advise on related firm-wide initiatives across relevant communication channels
• Develop and refine applicable policies and procedures in core areas of focus
• Stay abreast of changes in relevant laws and regulations
• Assist with and / or take the lead on special projects and assignments as needed

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school, and member in good standing of the New York or New Jersey bar
• 5+ years of professional experience in a law firm and / or in-house in financial services
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements (including technology and outsourcing agreements); knowledge of data protection and privacy laws a plus
• Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills
• Prudent and practical judgment and high level of integrity
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively; effective project management skills

The base salary range for this position is $250K - $290K. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range.

In addition, this position may be eligible for a discretionary incentive-based bonus based on individual and company performance.

Eligible employees may participate in a 401 (K) program with a company profit sharing contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability covering and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.

About Bessemer Trust

Bessemer Trust is a leading multifamily office, overseeing more than $200 billion in assets for 3,000 individuals and families of substantial wealth.

Its 1,200 employees are singularly focused on private wealth management disciplined investment management, sophisticated wealth planning, comprehensive family office services, and highly personalized client service.

Established in 1907 as the family office for Annie and Henry Phipps, Bessemer Trust is in its seventh generation of ownership by the Phipps family.

As a self-made entrepreneur, Henry Phipps was a founding partner and chief financial officer of Carnegie Steel.

Bessemer Trust retains its original focus as a privately owned and independent wealth manager deeply committed to its mission of providing peace of mind to its clients.

Bessemer's adherence to putting clients' interests first, fiduciary mindset, and highly collaborative culture are at the heart of everything the firm does.

Key Facts

• For 117 years, Bessemer Trust has operated continuously in a single line of business, independently owned by one family.
• Headquartered in New York’s Rockefeller Center, Bessemer Trust has 22 offices in total. Woodbridge, NJ, is one of the firm’s largest offices, which hosts a wide range of technology and operations professionals.

In addition to its sizable presence in New York and Woodbridge, the firm provides client service through offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Delaware, Denver, Garden City, Grand Cayman, Greenwich, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Naples, Nevada, Palm Beach, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Stuart, and Washington, D.C.

• To watch a video about Bessemer Trust’s history, click here .
• To learn more about Bessemer Trust, click here .

About Our Employee Rewards And Benefits

We provide exceptional rewards and benefits that are among the best in the industry, giving our people access to a wide range of options, including :

• Competitive base salary plus discretionary annual bonus for select positions
• A 401(k) plan with a generous annual profit-sharing contribution
• Personalized development and career opportunities, including tuition reimbursement support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with zero contributions for employee coverage
• Employee assistance (EAP) and wellness programs
• Hybrid work environment : 60% in office, 40% remote for most positions
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Legal services and financial wellness plans at no cost to employees

Bessemer Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply.

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