Senior Vice President, Counsel - Digital Assets

BNY • New York, NY

15h • Onsite

About The Position

At BNY, a leading global financial services company, the culture fosters employee growth and success, influencing nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. The company leverages cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent, powering the future of finance. This role is for a Senior Vice President, Counsel - Digital Assets, joining the Data, Intellectual Property, Technology & Innovation Legal team, and is located in New York, NY.

Requirements

• A J.D. from a top-tier law school.
• Six+ years’ experience as a licensed attorney with at least 2 years’ experience in digital assets and related issues.
• Experience advising a financial institution on the legal and regulatory environment related to digital assets, with particular focus on the United States.
• Understanding of the financial services, banking, and payments systems.
• Working knowledge of blockchain technology.
• Ability to take ownership of projects and drive them forward in a collaborative manner.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with experience presenting to senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset.
• A candidate who is curious, engaged, articulate, and works collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Both in-house and law firm experience preferred.
• Some experience with MiCA or other foreign regulatory frameworks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice on the ideation, development and execution of new products for BNY’s Digital Assets team and the Product & Innovation Hub.
• Partner with Risk, Compliance and other Legal colleagues to define and advise on future-state digital asset services and initiatives.
• Draft and negotiate technology-related agreements with clients and partners.
• Participate in legal workstreams related to product development governance
• Keep abreast of industry, legal, and regulatory changes related to digital assets and make timely and incisive updates to a diverse audience.
• Track and report on legal issues and project developments in a concise and impactful manner to stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Participate in industry associations related to digital assets and other emerging technologies.
• Advise on internal and external materials related to digital assets and other innovative products, including marketing materials, regulatory submissions and press releases.

Benefits

• highly competitive compensation
• benefits
• wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy
• access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey
• Focus on your health
• foster your personal resilience
• reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team
• generous paid leaves
• paid volunteer time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees