Senior Vice President & Counsel – Cybersecurity & Privacy

3-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

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Travel Yes, 25 % of the Time
Employment Type Regular - Exempt
Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Remote Work No

Senior Vice President & Counsel – Cybersecurity & Privacy

As a Senior Vice President & Counsel for Cybersecurity & Privacy at BNY Mellon, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's risk-mitigation strategies and implementation guidance. You will work closely with the Information Security Division, Enterprise Resiliency Office, and business teams to provide legal advice on changing global cyber regulations and negotiate complex security and data agreements. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA or Lake Mary/Orlando, FL and will require in-office work three days a week.

Responsibilities:

- Act as lead legal advisor for Information Security Division, Enterprise Resiliency Office, and business teams
- Provide legal advice on cyber and privacy-related matters for business transactions
- Contribute to developing enterprise-wide best practices for incident response readiness
- Work with Public Policy & Government Affairs team to advocate for policies and comment on regulatory rulemaking
- Develop training programs and tools for internal stakeholders on cybersecurity and privacy incidents
- Conduct legal research and stay up-to-date on cyber matters and new developments
- Manage outside counsel for legal advice

Requirements:

- Experience with global projects and cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong knowledge of global cybersecurity laws and best practices, preferably in financial services or critical infrastructure
- Experience with incident response
- Must be articulate, organized, and able to manage multiple matters simultaneously
- Appetite for learning and some AI experience preferred
- , in-house experience a plus

Why BNY Mellon?

- Inclusive culture with numerous awards for diversity and inclusion
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Focus on employee health and wellbeing
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainability

About BNY Mellon

With over 230 years of experience, BNY Mellon is a top asset management and banking firm that manages trillions of dollars in assets. We work with 97% of the world's top banks and have a culture that empowers employees to grow, take risks, and be themselves. Our legal team, Data, Intellectual Property, Technology & Innovation (DITI), is seeking a Senior Vice President & Counsel to join our team in Pittsburgh, PA or Lake Mary/Orlando, FL.

Join our team and make your mark at BNY Mellon. Apply now at .

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Competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs

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Legal advice, risk-mitigation, global regulations, incident response, negotiation, data agreements, cross-functional collaboration, best practices, research, financial services, AI, JD, in-house experience

JD or equivalent degree

Apply now through the company's website.

Qualification and Experience JD or equivalent degree with 3-7 years of relevant experience

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