Senior Vice President, Counsel

BNY Mellon

Pittsburgh, PA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Compensation and Benefits, Data Analysis, Fiduciary, Finance, Financial Services, Financial Systems, Global Financial Markets, High Net Worth, Legal, Life Insurance, LinkedIn, Litigation, Market Analysis, Newsroom, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Risk Management

LOCATION

Pittsburgh, PA

POSTED

1 day ago

Job Description

SVP, Counsel - Trust and Fiduciary

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 and champions of inclusion, 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 and Counsel to join our Wealth Legal team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:

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

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

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

About the Team

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn

Here's a few of our recent awards:

America's Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
World's 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 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.

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting.

Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the employee will be in an "at will" position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Senior Vice President, Counsel

BNY Mellon

Pittsburgh, PA

About the Company

BNY Mellon

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