Overview
Vice President, Legal Counsel Manager I
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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 \xe2\x80\x9cbank of banks\xe2\x80\x9d - 97% of the world\xe2\x80\x99s top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital.
With 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\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Legal Counsel Manager I to join our team. This role is located in Pune, Maharashtra - HYBRID.

In this role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll make an impact in the following ways:
Under moderate guidance from more experienced attorneys, supervises the preparation of legal advice for a particular business or functional area on broad, non-complex issues. Continues to build knowledge of either a practice area such as employment, contracts, litigation, securities, intellectual property, etc. or the internal client\'s business and associated products/services, shares learnings with subordinate team members. Contributes as the first line manager within a larger team supporting a department/unit. but may independently manage small or routine matters/assignments. Leads team in handling a portfolio of routine legal issues, supporting internal stakeholders, relevant to topics affecting the assigned entity. Supervises and conducts legal research, document review, writing and editing legal responses, etc. Drafts legal strategies/solutions and guides/approves the drafts of subordinate team members. Seeks input from senior colleagues to solve problems that may extend to the larger issues at hand and the strategies of the internal entity. Supervises the coordination and collaboration with various business areas to gather information related to legal matters or due diligence activities. Synthesizes information prepared by the team and presents summary to senior attorneys for further review. May coordinate with outside counsel for information exchange. Conducts a first review of outside counsel work product and provides a summary of findings/observations to senior attorneys. Develops legal expertise through the execution of more complex activities and works to develop expanded knowledge of the specific line of business/ function(s) or practice area(s) supported. Trains and guides subordinate team on acquired expertise. Has legal management oversight for a team of attorneys or other legal/administrative staff including financial and human resources management. Complex resource management issues may be escalated to a more senior manager. Job scope is limited to personal contribution and the stewardship of staff in the achievement of team goals. Advice may have a direct impact on the internal client\'s operational or risk position. Modified based upon local regulations/requirements. Advanced Legal Degree usually required. License to practice in local jurisdiction usually required. In some jurisdictions, may not require licensure or certification for placement in the role, in others, licensure/certification is required. In some cases, role will require oversight of attorneys and legal work outside their country of licensure.

To be successful in this role, we\xe2\x80\x99re seeking the following:
8-9 years minimum of total work experience as a qualified attorney is preferred. Prior corporate legal experience within the financial services industry is preferred
At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here\xe2\x80\x99s a few of our awards:
Fortune World\xe2\x80\x99s Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion, 2023
Bloomberg\xe2\x80\x99s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 2023
Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN \xe2\x80\x93 100% score, 2023
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2023
Forbes Blockchain 50, 2023

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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

Employer Description:
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 and 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.