Director, Managing Counsel - Digital Assets
$142k/y-$240k/y
a month ago
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Summary
BNY is seeking a Director, Managing Counsel - Digital Assets to join their Data, Intellectual Property, Technology & Innovation Legal team in Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves providing legal advice on digital asset products and collaborating with various teams to navigate the legal landscape.
About the Role
As the Director, Managing Counsel - Digital Assets, you will provide practical legal advice on the ideation, development, and execution of new products for BNY's Digital Assets team. You will partner with Risk, Compliance, and other Legal colleagues to define future-state digital asset services, draft and negotiate technology-related agreements, and keep abreast of industry and regulatory changes. Additionally, you will track legal issues and project developments, participate in industry associations, and advise on marketing and regulatory materials.
About You
Required:
- J.D. from a top-tier law school.
- 8+ years’ experience as a licensed attorney with at least 2 years’ experience in digital assets.
- Experience advising a financial institution on the legal and regulatory environment related to digital assets.
- Understanding of financial services, banking, and payments systems.
- Working knowledge of blockchain technology.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Preferred:
- In-house and law firm experience.
- Experience with MiCA or other foreign regulatory frameworks.
- Ability to take ownership of projects and drive them forward.
- A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset.
Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Access to flexible global resources and tools for personal and professional growth.
- Generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time.
BNY
We help make money work for the world — managing it, moving it and keeping it safe. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system, we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investable assets. Today we help over 90% of Fortune 100 companies and nearly all the top 100 banks globally access the money they need. For more than 240 years we have partnered alongside our clients to create solutions that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere. Follow BNY on Instagram & X: @BNYglobal
Pittsburgh, PA