Director, Managing Counsel- Employment Law

7 days ago

UNITED STATES PA PITTSBURGH BNY Full time

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.    

We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.

This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA OR Lake Mary, FL

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

  • As a more experienced attorney, provides specialized, expert employment legal advice and support to a leading global financial services company, including, but not limited to:  providing counsel to all levels of the People Business Partners (“PBP”) team and business or functional area leaders on employment related legal issues; investigating and defending claims and litigations; educating PBPs to mitigate employment law risks; and advising on the creation of best in class employment related programs and policies. 
  • Viewed as a trusted internal resource capable of using knowledge of BNY businesses, products, services and/or strategies to articulate and advance legal positions.  
  • Must have strong knowledge of federal, state and city employment laws and regulations and, have the ability to expertly advise, counsel and train clients on the same. 
  • The candidate must have strong employment litigation experience as well as experience in handling charges of discrimination filed with federal, state and city human rights commissions and be able to expertly manage all aspects of litigation, including managing outside counsel, case management and case strategy. 
  • The candidate must also have strong negotiation skills. 
  • Must also have background in M&A employment issues and enforcement of restrictive covenants. Also, the candidate must have deep experience drafting and negotiating employment and separation agreements and developing policies, templates and guidance to ensure compliance with various legal and business requirements. 
  • Must have excellent legal and business judgment, a high degree of discretion, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workload, adapt to changing conditions and execute with excellence in a complex matrix environment.
  • The candidate must have the demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and drive them to conclusion in a timely manner.  

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

  • Advanced Legal Degree or local country equivalent degree usually required. Progression to this level usually requires licensure/certification by the local country or jurisdiction. In some jurisdictions, may not require licensure or certification for placement in the role, in others, licensure/certification is required. 
  • 8-12 years minimum work experience in the practice of employment law as a qualified attorney is preferred. 
  • Prior corporate legal experience within the financial services industry or experience in assigned practice area (e.g., securities, employment, etc.) with an outside law firm is preferred.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards: 

  • America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
  • World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
  • Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
  • Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
  • “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
  • Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
  • Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023


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.

 

 

For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments & safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world's financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It's the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.

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