Director, Markets Counsel - Fixed Income & Equities

BNY Mellon; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission earnings

Discretionary bonuses

Company-sponsored benefit programs

Job summary

BNY Mellon is seeking a Director, Managing Counsel for its Markets Legal team to support Fixed Income and Equities institutional sales and trading. This role involves providing legal guidance, drafting contracts, and advising on regulations. Candidates must have a J.D. degree and at least 12 years of relevant legal experience. The competitive salary ranges from $147,000 to $240,000 annually, depending on experience and market location.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience at a law firm and/or a large financial institution covering fixed income and equity sales and trading activities.
• Licensed to practice law in New York, Pennsylvania, or Florida.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice and assistance to business and regulatory partners.
• Advising on new markets, product development, and strategic initiatives.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal contracts and documents.
• Monitoring and communicating proposed regulations affecting the business.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving orientation

Client orientation

Ability to handle a demanding workload

Education

Law degree (J.D.)

Job description

BNY Mellon is seeking a Director, Managing Counsel for its Markets Legal team to support Fixed Income and Equities institutional sales and trading. This role involves providing legal guidance, drafting contracts, and advising on regulations. Candidates must have a J.D. degree and at least 12 years of relevant legal experience. The competitive salary ranges from $147,000 to $240,000 annually, depending on experience and market location.