Senior Vice President, Counsel
BNY
Senior Legal Counsel
Uphold
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United States
Visit company websiteSalary
💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Negotiate, draft, and execute commercial agreements with technology partners and vendors
- Offer counsel on wide-ranging legal issues and advise executives within the company
- Work alongside other departments across the company, including HR, Security, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Product, and Engineering
- Advise on contract status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with commercial transactions
- Researching and anticipating legal issues that could impact the company, including developments in the regulation of digital assets
- Operationalize legal workflow and contract management across the company
Requirements
- Law degree from a recognized university
- Admitted to NY bar or able to be admitted on motion/reciprocity
- 8 - 10+ years of corporate experience in large law firm and/or in-house
- Experience in cryptocurrency/fintech strongly preferred
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
- Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues
- Ability to work independently with little or no supervision but be a team player
Benefits
- An amazing work environment
- Growth and career opportunities
- Flexible and enthusiastic work environment offering snacks and coffee
- Open and transparent culture
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
contract negotiationcontract draftinglegal counsellegal researchlegal risk assessmentcontract managementcorporate lawcomplianceregulatory affairsdigital assets regulation
Soft skills
interpersonal skillspresentation skillsnegotiating skillsindependenceteam player
Certifications
law degreeNY bar admission
