SVP, Legal Counsel – Technology

2 weeks ago

Singapore THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

We’re seeking a future team member for Global Data, Intellectual Property, Technology & Innovation (DITI) Team within BNY’s Legal Department. This role is hybrid and will be located in Singapore.


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

  • Serving as the sole attorney for DITI Legal in APAC region responsible for managing relationships with key stakeholders and collaborating with APAC and global teams in the Legal Department on issues and projects as they arise.
  • Advising on the strategy, planning and implementation of APAC technology projects and the adoption of emerging technology (e.g., AI/ML, DLT) in the region.
  • Partnering with Risk, Compliance and Legal colleagues to advise on the development and deployment of digital products and services.
  • Drafting client-facing technology agreements and providing support with client negotiations in collaboration with business product attorneys.
  • Supporting Country Counsel on third-party technology agreement negotiations.
  • Serving as a point of escalation for managed legal service provider’s vendor contract reviewers and sourcing professionals based in APAC region.
  • Acting as legal strategic advisor for BNY’s Global Privacy Office, Privacy Compliance, Information Security Division and business teams to deliver practical, risk-weighted guidance on privacy and cybersecurity.
  • Providing legal support in responding to regulatory examinations and inquiries.
  • Developing and conducting training programs to educate stakeholders on technology, outsourcing, privacy, and cybersecurity legal issues.
  • Collaborating with business lines, public affairs, regulatory and regional colleagues in the review and consultation of legislative policies and proposals related to technology, outsourcing, privacy, and cybersecurity.
  • Instructing and managing outside counsel on various matters.
  • Staying up to date on technology, third-party risk, outsourcing, privacy, and cybersecurity regulatory developments as they relate to the financial services sector and advising senior stakeholders of their potential impact to BNY and its subsidiaries.

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

  • 5+ years’ experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of APAC technology, outsourcing, privacy, cybersecurity, and third party risk laws as they relate to the financial services sector.
  • Experience working on global technology projects.
  • Experience with negotiating technology agreements and other services agreements

    Skills:
  • Fluency in English is required. Business proficiency in any other regional language would be an advantage but not prerequisite for the role.
  • Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Must be articulate, organized, able to work in a collaborative manner and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and challenging, but highly rewarding environment.
  • Proactive self-starter.

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Information Security
Corporate Governance
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Emerging Technology
Outsourcing
Public Affairs
Strategy
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Intellectual Property
Planning and Implementation
Legal Advice
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