Legal Counsel

Overview

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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 238 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.

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Legal Counsel to join our Poland Legal team as part of the wider EMEA Legal Department. This role is located in Wroclaw, Poland- HYBRID

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

• Act as senior lawyer responsible for legal coverage over BNY Mellon's presence in Poland, which comprises the Polish corporate entity and the BNY Mellon European Bank Poland branch.
• Working closely with broader EMEA Legal colleagues and external law firms, handling a portfolio of basic to moderately complex legal issues, providing legal advice and counsel to internal management. This will include, but not be limited to, the following areas of legal practice: Labour and Employment; Governance and Corporate Secretary; Banking and Financial Markets Regulation; Commercial Law; and Real Estate.
• Viewed as a trusted internal partner to the Poland site, including in interactions with senior branch colleagues, site management and corporate board members.
• Oversee relationships with key Polish legal vendors, including local law firms.
• Proactively communicate with EMEA Legal colleagues on a timely and relevant basis, ensuring that subject matter experts are engaged in issues and Legal management across the EMEA region are kept informed as matters evolve.

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

• Polish-qualified legal advisor who is fluent (written and verbal) in Polish and English.
• 5 years minimum of total work experience as a qualified legal advisor.
• Good understanding of Polish labour and employment law.
• Knowledge of company law and/or governance and banking regulation in Polish jurisdiction.
• Experience of frequent interactions with senior stakeholders, with gravitas to maintain credibility with different stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Intellectually curious, adaptable, and interested in learning new skills.
• Willing to embrace and engage in developing a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Highly collaborative and strong communication skills.

Our offer:

• Full time contract of employment
• City Centre locations close to main railway station and flexible working arrangements
• Flexible benefits package, including life and medical insurance, health screening, fitness discount programme, employee assistance program
• Award-winning Wellbeing Program supporting you with your unique health and wellbeing needs
• Pension scheme
• On-site childcare and a parental buddy programme
• Exciting opportunities for career and global mobility
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Employee Referral Program
• Recognition programmes
• A multitude of opportunities to get involved in charity projects and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

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)
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN - 100% score
• 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
• CDP's Climate Change 'A List'

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Employer Description:

For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world's financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It's the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.