Senior Vice President, Counsel at BNY

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Lending, Depositary Receipts, Negotiation, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Drafting, Communication Skills, Cross-Border Transactions, Regulation S, Rule 144A, Rule 144, Risk Management, Compliance, Legal Advisory, Client Relationship Management, Transaction Management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Counsel, BNY Issuer Services Legal 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. Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary. We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Counsel to join our Issuer Services Legal team supporting the Credit Services and Depositary Receipts lines of business. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA working on a hybrid schedule. In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: Advising on all aspects of commercial lending and depositary receipts (“DR”) transactions, products, programs, platforms, processes and related matters Structuring, documenting, negotiating and closing commercial lending transactions Advising on all aspects of the depositary's relationship with non-U.S. DR issuer clients and custodian agents Advising on DR program establishments, offerings and ongoing transactions and implementation and the extension of issuers' corporate actions to DR holders, including tender and exchange offers, rights offerings, dividends and proxy voting Managing escalations from various business stakeholders internally and outside counsel on transactional and documentation issues Assisting the business in interactions with regulators in various emerging and frontier market jurisdictions to introduce the DR product and engage with development of new DR uses in existing markets Negotiating agent and vendor documentation Assist on special, regional and global projects as required for the Credit Services and DR businesses Interacting with senior management and relevant business stakeholders Partnering with control functions serving in an advisory or oversight capacity, such as Risk, Audit and Compliance Managing outside counsel and advising on business, regulatory and legal developments Collaborating with other Credit Services and DR Legal Team members, as needed To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and a member of the Pennsylvania or New York Bar. 5 years’ minimum of total work experience as a qualified attorney, preferably representing major financial institutions in lending and/or US public securities issuance. Some familiarity with fund finance a plus Cross-border transactional experience and familiarity with international securities markets a plus Some familiarity with Regulation S, Rule 144A and Rule 144 a plus Ability to handle a diverse and demanding workload Excellent negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, drafting and communications skills Ability to function independently, but also to function as part of effective teams At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at: BNY Newsroom BNY LinkedIn Here’s a few of our recent awards: America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025 World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025 “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025 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. This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

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Responsibilities

The role involves advising on commercial lending and depositary receipts transactions, structuring and closing transactions, and managing escalations from stakeholders. Additionally, the position requires collaboration with senior management and control functions while managing outside counsel.