Senior Vice President, Counsel - Wealth Legal Team

BNY Mellon•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•$120,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President and Counsel to join our Wealth Legal team. This person can sit in Pittsburgh, PA, New York City, NY or Lake Mary, FL. In this role, you’ll make an impact by providing legal advice to the various business areas that offer trust and fiduciary administration for high-net-worth individuals and their families. You will offer practical and commercially sensible legal advice and solutions, while fostering an environment of effective risk mitigation. You will also deliver proactive legal, regulatory, and general risk management advice and support, with the ability to spot and address issues early and effectively.

Requirements

Juris Doctor or equivalent with license to practice in at least one state
A minimum of 5 years’ practice and relevant experience in trusts and estates including sophisticated fiduciary administration.

Nice To Haves

Fiduciary litigation and in-house experience in a similar role are pluses.

Responsibilities

Providing legal advice to the various business areas that offer trust and fiduciary administration for high-net-worth individuals and their families.
Offering practical and commercially sensible legal advice and solutions, while fostering an environment of effective risk mitigation.
Delivering proactive legal, regulatory, and general risk management advice and support and the ability to spot and address issues early and effectively