Counsel – Intellectual Property

3 weeks ago


Pittsburgh, United States BNY Mellon Full time

Bring your ideas. Make history. BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the “bank of banks” - 97% of the world’s top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital. 
With over 240 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we’re approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about. 
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President, Counsel – Intellectual Property / Marketing to join our Data, Intellectual Property, Technology & Innovation Legal team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA or Lake Mary, FL – HYBRID (in office 3 days per week)
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: 

Work closely with stakeholders across BNY Mellon including Engineering and AI teams, to provide counseling and guidance on IP matters related to its businesses, products, services and strategies.
Advise and guide the Global Marketing and Communications team on a wide range of issues pertaining to marketing and communications strategies and content across various platforms for all business lines. 
Provide legal advice on intellectual property aspects of licensing activities, merger and acquisition activities, and other strategic alliances. 
Work collaboratively with inventors and innovators to support the strategic growth of BNY Mellon’s Patent Program.
Advise on free and open source license obligations and provide counsel on issues regarding open source compliance. 
Clearly articulate and communicate straightforward advice on IP issues to senior business leaders.

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

A J.D. from a top-tier law school.
Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction in which the role is based.
3-7  years minimum of professional experience as an admitted attorney, both in-house and law firm experience preferred.
Prior intellectual property legal experience within the financial services industry or comparable law firm experience preferred.
Knowledge of software and technology relevant to BNY Mellon’s business and willingness to learn new innovations.
Experience providing support on copyright law matters and copyright risk management. 
Experience counseling on free and open source software preferred. 
Basic knowledge of patents and the patent process. 
Strong drafting and negotiating skills applicable to various intellectual property agreements.
Strong written and oral communication skills.

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

Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion 
Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI)
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score 
100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company
CDP’s Climate Change ‘A List’
Forbes Blockchain 50

Our Benefits: 
BNY Mellon 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 that can support you and your family through moments that matter. 
BNY Mellon 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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