Counsel – Complex Transactions

BNY Mellon; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Counsel – Complex Transactions to join their Legal team in Manchester or London. The ideal candidate will have a legal degree and experience in structuring and negotiating technology procurement agreements. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential. This role offers competitive compensation and a culture of excellence.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Generous paid leaves

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Number of years as a practicing attorney with experience in technology procurement agreements.
• Knowledge of financial services regulations and global privacy laws.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a global team.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, and negotiate complex transaction documents.
• Provide business-focused counsel by understanding issues and solutions.
• Liaise with senior stakeholders to manage compliance and escalations.

Skills

Structuring, drafting and negotiating complex agreements

Knowledge of cybersecurity and data privacy

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Legal Degree

Tools

Contract lifecycle management tools

Job description

Overview

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Counsel – Complex Transactions to join our Legal team. This role is located in Manchester or London.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft and negotiate a variety of complex transaction documents, including technology procurement agreements (e.g., SaaS and cloud), outsourced (ITO and BPO) and managed service agreements, and technology-related partnership and collaboration agreements.
• Provide practical and business-focused counsel by understanding business strategy and goals and succinctly and effectively communicating legal issues and solutions, including working with lines of business to support development of commercial contract documentation such as service descriptions, service level agreements and fee schedules.
• Liaise with a variety of senior BNY Mellon stakeholders, including ECRSO, lines of business, and other business partners to ensure appropriate awareness and escalation of issues as they arise.
• Assist in the maintenance and improvement of contract templates and contract review checklists so that they remain in compliance with BNY Mellon standards and practices in light of the dynamic regulatory regime under which BNY Mellon operates.

Qualifications

• Legal Degree and a number of years as a practicing attorney, with experience of structuring, drafting and negotiating complex technology procurement agreements (e.g., SaaS and cloud), outsourced (ITO and BPO) and managed service agreements, and technology-related partnership and collaboration agreements at a law firm or in-house legal department (law firm or financial services company experience preferred).
• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity, technology controls, information security, data privacy and protection, and data management.
• Knowledge of financial services regulations and regulatory guidance on outsourcing and other third-party relationships (e.g., EBA, ESMA, FCA/PRA, DORA, MAS, HKMA) preferred.
• Knowledge of global privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, GLBA, CCPA) preferred.
• High degree of self-motivation and ability to work both autonomously as a lead attorney on transactions and as part of a global team.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and drafting skills, with proven ability to drive projects to completion.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks to deliver timely, excellent work product in a pressurized environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, negotiation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience using legal technology, such as contract lifecycle management tools (e.g., SirionLabs and iManage) preferred.

Benefits

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Awards

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

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.