Counsel – Asset Servicing and Digital

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 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ 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.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Counsel to join our Asset Servicing and Digital Legal team as part of the wider EMEA Legal Department. This role is located in the United Kingdom – hybrid.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
Follow developments and advise business and management on banking and financial law/regulation mainly in relation to asset servicing and safety
Advise/support ASD business in developing and implementing services and products in line with applicable law & regulation;
Support the development and advise on ASD activities and asset safety (custody, depositary services);
Draft, review and/or negotiate contracts with clients (mainly custody services);
Support strategic business initiatives in providing effective and timely legal advice and in drafting any legal documentation.
Support knowledge sharing within the legal team
Supporting senior team members on a wide range of initiatives which could be regulatory in nature and/or client facing.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
A qualified Solicitor or Barrister currently licensed to practice in England & Wales with ideally 3-8 years PQE, relevant experience gained from a leading law firm / in-house
Experience of outsourcing, custody, cross border, MIFID desirable
Ability to collaborate proactively with business colleagues and deliver clear, succinct advice
Ability to help identify and manage legal risks
Positive, commercial, and flexible attitude
Good drafting and negotiating skills
Willing to embrace and engage in developing a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Highly collaborative and strong communication skills.
Intellectually curious, adaptable, and interested in learning new skills.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:
America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
“Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023

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