Senior Vice President, Counsel - Wealth Legal Team

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President and Counsel to join our Wealth Legal team. This person can sit in Pittsburgh, PA or New York City, NY.

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

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to BNY’s Wealth business, providing counsel on trust and fiduciary administration matters for high-net-worth individuals and families, including sophisticated trusts and estates issues.
• Deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice that balances commercial objectives with strong judgment, fiduciary responsibilities, and effective risk mitigation.
• Partner closely with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to navigate complex legal and regulatory matters, support strategic priorities, and enable informed decision-making.
• Identify legal, regulatory, and operational risks early and provide proactive, solutions-focused guidance to address issues efficiently and effectively.

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

• Bring at least 5 years of relevant legal experience in trusts and estates, including sophisticated fiduciary administration 
• Fiduciary litigation and prior in-house experience are a plus.
• Hold a Juris Doctor (or equivalent) and an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state

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.

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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.