Overview
Counsel, Fiduciary
BNY Mellon - Legal_Wealth Management
BNY Mellon's Legal Department is seeking an experienced and highly competent attorney with a strong background in the area of trusts and estates to join its team of lawyers who provide counsel and guidance to BNY Mellon's Wealth Management business. He or she should be able to offer practical and commercially sensible legal advice and solutions, while fostering an environment of effective risk mitigation. Proactive legal, regulatory, and general risk management advice and support and the ability to spot and address issues early and effectively will be critical components of this position.
In addition to subject matter expertise, the successful candidate should have excellent workflow management, leadership and counseling skills. Building collaborative relationships with business clients, outside counsel and control partners, while also working independently at times and keeping all critical stakeholders effectively and timely informed, will be among the keys to success.
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Requirements: Juris Doctor or equivalent with license to practice in at least one state; minimum of 5 years practice and relevant experience in the area of trusts and estates including sophisticated fiduciary administration. Fiduciary litigation and in-house experience in a similar role are pluses.
Employer Description:
For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world's financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It's the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.
EEO Statement:
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 - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - 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.