Senior Vice President & Counsel – Cybersecurity & Privacy

3-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

Primary Location: United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh
Other Locations: United States-Florida-Lake Mary
Job: Legal
Internal Jobcode: 85186
Organization: Legal Affairs-HR06241
Requisition Number: 2112069

Senior Vice President & Counsel – Cybersecurity & Privacy - Pittsburgh, PA or Lake Mary/Orlando, FL

Job Title: Senior Vice President & Counsel – Cybersecurity & Privacy
Location: Pittsburgh, PA or Lake Mary/Orlando, FL
Experience: 3-7 years preferred
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Department: Legal Affairs-HR06241

Job Description:

As the Senior Vice President & Counsel for Cybersecurity & Privacy at BNY Mellon, you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of the global financial industry. With over 240 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon is a leading asset management and banking firm, managing trillions of dollars in assets, custody, and administration. We are known as the “bank of banks” and have a strong presence in over 35 countries.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our innovative Data, Intellectual Property, Technology & Innovation legal team. In this role, you will be the lead legal advisor for our Information Security Division, Enterprise Resiliency Office, and business teams, providing risk-mitigation strategies and implementation guidance on changing global cyber regulations. You will also be responsible for providing cyber and privacy-related legal advice on business transactions, negotiating and reviewing complex security and data agreements, and developing best practices for incident response readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

- Acting as lead legal advisor to Information Security Division, Enterprise Resiliency Office, and business teams
- Providing cyber and privacy-related legal advice on business transactions
- Contributing to the development of enterprise-wide best practices for incident response readiness
- Working with Public Policy & Government Affairs team to advocate for policies and comment on regulatory rulemaking
- Developing training programs, tools, and playbooks for internal stakeholders on cybersecurity and privacy incidents
- Performing legal research and staying abreast of cyber matters and new developments

Requirements:

- 3-7 years of relevant experience preferred
- JD or equivalent degree required
- In-house experience a bonus
- Strong working knowledge of global cybersecurity laws and best practices, preferably in financial services or another critical infrastructure sector
- Experience with incident response
- Articulate, organized, and comfortable managing multiple matters simultaneously involving varied legal issues
- Appetite for learning and growing in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Why Join BNY Mellon:

- Highly competitive compensation and benefits package
- Inclusive culture with a focus on diversity and inclusion
- Recognition as a top employer for diversity, gender equality, and disability inclusion
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, females, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a global firm that is shaping the future of the financial industry. Apply now and bring your ideas to help make history at BNY Mellon!

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Flexible resources and tools, health and wellness programs, paid leaves, equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.

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Legal advice, Negotiation, Drafting, Risk Management, Compliance, Incident Response Readiness, Advocacy, Training, Research, Project Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Commercial Awareness, AI.

JD or equivalent degree.

Interested individuals should submit their application through the company's website.

Qualification and Experience JD or equivalent degree, 3-7 years of relevant experience, In-house experience preferred.

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