Senior Director, Senior Managing Counsel- Fixed Income and Equities (FIEQ)

we're seeking the following:

- Law degree (J.D.) and licensed to practice law in New York Pennsylvania or Florida

- Minimum 12 years of experience at a law firm and/or large financial institution covering fixed income and equity sales and trading activities

- Experience with industry standard trading agreements

- Knowledge of current regulatory issues impacting institutional sales and trading and capital markets businesses.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts

- Problem solving orientation and an ability to identify practical solutions

- Detail oriented, with ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines

- The ability to be a proactive, dynamic member of the BNY Legal Department

- Client-orientation and an ability to cultivate good working relationships with business and other colleagues;

- Flexible and adaptable working style able to handle a demanding workload and changing priorities; and

- Experience in appropriately balancing commercial flexibility and legal risk management.