Senior Vice President, Counsel - Digital Assets
About The Position
At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness 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. 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 Senior Vice President, Counsel - Digital Assets to join our Data, Intellectual Property, Technology & Innovation Legal team. This role 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
- flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey
- Focus on your health
- foster your personal resilience
- reach your financial goals
- generous paid leaves
- paid volunteer time
- 401(k) plan
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents
- various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
