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**Senior Vice President, Counsel - BNY Issuer Services** - Lead legal advisory on corporate trust, commercial lending, and global payments & trade transactions - Draft, negotiate, and manage agreements; oversee escalations and special projects across three lines of business - Collaborate with senior management, stakeholders, and control functions; manage outside counsel - 3-7 years' PQE, corporate trust transaction experience; commercial lending/fund finance a plus - Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, drafting, and communication skills - Diverse workload, independent work style, team collaboration; Bar admission in PA or NY

Compensation: Not specified
City: New York City
Country: United States

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Senior Vice President, Counsel - BNY Issuer Services (Corporate Trust, Credit Services, Global Payments and Trade)

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 worlds 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.

Were seeking a future team member for the role of Counsel to join our Issuer Services Legal team supporting the Corporate Trust, Credit Services and Global Payments and Trade lines of business. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA or New York, NY.

In this role, youll make an impact in the following ways:

Advise on all aspects of corporate trust, commercial lending and global payments and trade transactions, products, programs, platforms, processes and related matters
Negotiate and draft transactional agreements for the corporate trust business including a broad range of structured finance, corporate debt, government, custody, escrow, insurance trust and public not-for-profit related agreements
Structure, document, negotiate and close commercial lending transactions
Negotiate and draft transactional agreements for BNY Mellons Global Payments and Trade business including those related to supply chain finance, receivables finance, risk distribution, white label outsourcing, global banking terms for payments and liquidity services, and a broad range of traditional trade-finance products such as letters of credit, trade loans and the discounting of instruments and documents
Manage escalations from various business stakeholders internally and outside counsel on transactional and documentation issues
Assist on special, regional and global projects as required for the Corporate Trust, Credit Services, and Global Payments and Trade businesses
At times interact with senior management and relevant business stakeholders
Partner with control functions serving in an advisory or oversight capacity, such as Risk, Audit and Compliance
Manage outside counsel and advise on business, regulatory and legal developments
Collaborate with other Issuer Services Legal Team members, as needed
Negotiate servicing outsourcing contracts

To be successful in this role, were seeking the following:

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and a member of the Pennsylvania or New York Bar.
3-7 years minimum of total work experience as a qualified attorney, including representing major financial institutions in corporate trust transactions.
Commercial lending, fund finance or supply chain finance a plus
Cross-border transactional experience a plus
Ability to handle a diverse and demanding workload
Excellent negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, drafting and communications skills
Ability to function independently, but also as part of effective teams

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at:

BNY Newsroom

BNY LinkedIn

Heres a few of our recent awards:

Americas Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
Worlds Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
Most Just Companies, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY 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 lifes 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, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

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

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Senior Vice President, Counsel - BNY Issuer Services (Corporate Trust, Credit Services, Global Payments and Trade)

In this role, youll make an impact in the following ways:

Advise on all aspects of corporate trust, commercial lending and global payments and trade transactions, products, programs, platforms, processes and related matters
Negotiate and draft transactional agreements for the corporate trust business including a broad range of structured finance, corporate debt, government, custody, escrow, insurance trust and public not-for-profit related agreements
Structure, document, negotiate and close commercial lending transactions
Negotiate and draft transactional agreements for BNY Mellons Global Payments and Trade business including those related to supply chain finance, receivables finance, risk distribution, white label outsourcing, global banking terms for payments and liquidity services, and a broad range of traditional trade-finance products such as letters of credit, trade loans and the discounting of instruments and documents
Manage escalations from various business stakeholders internally and outside counsel on transactional and documentation issues
Assist on special, regional and global projects as required for the Corporate Trust, Credit Services, and Global Payments and Trade businesses
At times interact with senior management and relevant business stakeholders
Partner with control functions serving in an advisory or oversight capacity, such as Risk, Audit and Compliance
Manage outside counsel and advise on business, regulatory and legal developments
Collaborate with other Issuer Services Legal Team members, as needed
Negotiate servicing outsourcing contracts

To be successful in this role, were seeking the following:

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and a member of the Pennsylvania or New York Bar.
3-7 years minimum of total work experience as a qualified attorney, including representing major financial institutions in corporate trust transactions.
Commercial lending, fund finance or supply chain finance a plus
Cross-border transactional experience a plus
Ability to handle a diverse and demanding workload
Excellent negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, drafting and communications skills
Ability to function independently, but also as part of effective teams

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at:

BNY Newsroom

BNY LinkedIn

Heres a few of our recent awards:

Americas Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
Worlds Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
Most Just Companies, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Our Benefits and Rewards:

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

Senior Vice President, Counsel - BNY Issuer Services (Corporate Trust, Credit Services and Global Payments and Trade)

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