Job DescriptionAt 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.ResponsibilitiesAct as the senior lawyer responsible for legal coverage over BNY’s presence in Ireland, which comprises the Dublin Branch of our European bank headquartered in Brussels and our Irish fund administrator entity.Act as a trusted advisor to local management, providing effective legal advice on strategic, regulatory, potential contentious legal issues, revenue‑generating activity, corporate law and corporate governance.Attend Dublin Branch management committee meetings, Executive Committee and Board meetings of our Irish fund administrator entity, and other senior management committee meetings in Ireland.Advise on complex deals and transactions and negotiate contractual documentation (custody, fund administration and ancillary agreements), fund documentation (prospectuses, constitutional documentation), and structuring of specialist funds.Advise on EU and Irish legislation and regulations impacting BNY activities.Work closely with the Office of Regulatory Relations to prepare and/or review key communications to regulators.Influence the legal risk appetite of legal entities in Ireland and support effective management of legal risk in the legal entities and associated businesses and operations in Ireland.Ensure frequent and timely reporting/escalation to the EMEA General Counsel and European Bank General Counsel, local management and other relevant stakeholders.Lead and oversee the resources and talent of the Dublin Legal team.Oversee outside counsel advice (including timeliness and quality) on major deliverables, and manage broader relationships with local law firms.Oversee internal department finances as well as external law firm spend.QualificationsQualified lawyer in Ireland with at least 15 years PQE and a legal background in an international financial services institution with extensive experience of custody/depositary, fund administration and fund accounting.Broad range of substantive legal skills developed over an extended period of time, including relevant law firm and in‑house experience.Proven leadership qualities with extensive experience of direct team management.Strong communicator, with gravitas to maintain credibility with different senior stakeholders in Ireland and internationally. Highly collaborative.Adept problem‑solving skills. Ability to work through issues autonomously to develop/identify practical, commercial solutions. Experience balancing commercial flexibility and risk management.Extensive experience in managing relationships with outside counsel, focusing on delivery of commercially focused, solution‑oriented legal advice as cost‑effectively as possible.Intellectually curious, adaptable, and interested in learning new skills.Familiarity with current legal, regulatory and market trends and initiatives impacting Ireland, EU and EMEA.Well networked with peers at global institutions and industry bodies.Benefits and RewardsBNY 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 life’s 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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