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This role is based in the United Kingdom (London or Manchester).
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.
Key Responsibilities:
* 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.
Qualifications:
* 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.
* 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
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.
BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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