What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Vice President, Counsel position at BNY Mellon?
SVP, Counsel - Trust and Fiduciary
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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.
BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.