Job Description

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Managing Counsel \xe2\x80\x93 Asset Servicing and Digital

Bring your ideas. Make history.
BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world\'s top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the \xe2\x80\x9cbank of banks\xe2\x80\x9d - 97% of the world\xe2\x80\x99s top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital.

With over 238 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we\xe2\x80\x99re approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about.

We\xe2\x80\x99re seeking a future team member for the role of Managing Counsel to join our Asset Servicing and Digital Legal team as part of the wider EMEA Legal Department. This role is located in Manchester or Edinburgh, United Kingdom - HYBRID

In this role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll 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;
• Ability to handle a portfolio of complex legal issues including serving as an advisor to internal and external stakeholders, including outside counsel, relevant to issues affecting the assigned entities.
• 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.

To be successful in this role, we\xe2\x80\x99re seeking the following:

• Minimum of 8 years PQE, relevant experience gained from a leading law firm / in-house
• Qualified solicitor or barrister currently licensed to practice in England and Wales
• Ability to collaborate proactively with business colleagues and deliver clear, succinct advice
• Ability to identify and manage legal risks
• Positive, commercial, and flexible attitude
• Good drafting and negotiating skills
• Prior corporate legal experience within the financial services industry or experience in assigned practice area (e.g., securities, employment, etc.) with an outside law firm is preferred.
• Intellectually curious, adaptable, and interested in learning new skills.
• Willing to embrace and engage in developing a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Highly collaborative and strong communication skills.

At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here\xe2\x80\x99s a few of our awards:

• Fortune World\xe2\x80\x99s Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion
• Bloomberg\xe2\x80\x99s Gender Equality Index (GEI)

, Disability: IN \xe2\x80\x93 100% score * 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company

• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
• CDP\xe2\x80\x99s Climate Change \xe2\x80\x98A List\xe2\x80\x99

Our Benefits:

BNY Mellon 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Our ambition is to build the best global team \xe2\x80\x93 one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve \xe2\x80\x93 and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.

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