Counsel - Liquidity & Financing

Overview
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 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 dynamic and enthusiastic lawyer to join our EMEA Legal Department as Counsel in our Liquidity and Financing Legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the commercial growth of BNY’s world class offering of Margin Services, Liquidity and Securities Financing solutions for buy side clients.
This role is based in the United Kingdom (London or Manchester).

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
Support the execution of strategic business initiatives through the provision of precise and commercial legal advice and solutions.
Draft, review and negotiate contracts efficiently with clients and third parties.
Advise and support the development and deployment of new products and change program in line with applicable law & regulation
Stay ahead of relevant legal and regulatory developments, to effectively support the business in managing legal and regulatory risks
Collaborate and support knowledge transfer within the legal department
Support senior legal team members on a wide range of legal department initiatives

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 5+ years PQE, with relevant experience gained from a leading law firm or financial institution
Strong product legal/commercial contractual negotiation experience
Knowledge of one or more of liquidity, custody, collateral, execution services and securities finance products is essential
Knowledge of some or all of the regulation applicable to the above products (including CASS, MIFID (including UK equivalent) and PSD2)
Understanding of English law security structures
Strong legal advisory skills and attention to detail
Strong drafting and negotiating skills
Able to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
Commercial, practical and flexible attitude
Able to work collaboratively with strong communication skills
Intellectually curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous growth
Enthusiastic in engaging in and developing a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion

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