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BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the "bank of banks" - 97% of the world's top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital.

With over 239 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we're approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about.

About BNY Mellon Investment Management:

BNY Mellon Investment Management is a leading investment manager, with $1.8 trillion* in assets under management as of December 31, 2022. Through an investor-first approach, the firm brings to clients the best of both worlds: specialist expertise from seven specialist investment managers offering solutions across every major asset class, backed by the strength, stability, and global presence of BNY Mellon.

BNY Mellon Investment Management is a division of BNY Mellon, which has $44.3 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration as of December 31, 2022. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available on . com. Follow us on Twitter @BNYMellon or visit our newsroom at for the latest company news.

This role is located in Lake Mary, Florida OR Jersey City on a hybrid basis.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Report to a Associate General Counsel on the Pershing Legal Team and serve as a key adviser to the business.
• Manage and negotiate contracts for Pershing for a variety of advisory, technology, and operational services.
• Provide general legal support to the broker-dealer and registered investment adviser as needed.
• Advise on new product development and regulatory risk management decisions.
• Provides business management and associates with advice and guidance in identifying the critical problems to which the application of legal principals yields the greatest opportunities for minimizing risks and maximizing profits.
• Keep informed on legislation and rulemaking affecting business operations and developments in corporate and securities law practice, updating the team and management as appropriate.
• Collaborate with business leaders and associates to develop legal and regulatory best practices.

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

• 3 years minimum, 5+ years preferred legal experience with a focus on contracts and investment advisory and/or broker-dealer issues.
• Experience with a Broker-Dealer, Registered Investment Adviser or regulatory agency preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong presentation abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and impact business decisions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that requires hands-on support and business teamwork.
• An ideal candidate has in-house counsel experience in securities law.

At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here's a few of our awards:

• Fortune World's Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion
• Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index (GEI)
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
• , Disability: IN - 100% score
• 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company
• CDP's Climate Change 'A List'
• Forbes Blockchain 50

Our Benefits:

BNY Mellon 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 that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

BNY Mellon assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $111,000 and $205,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNYM total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and company- sponsored benefit programs.