Counsel - Commercial Law Group
Company
Location
Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
6/26/2025
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Job Description
At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.
Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Commercial Law Group Counsel to join our Legal team. This role is located in Manchester or London, UK.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
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Here’s a Few Of Our Recent Awards
BNY 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, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.
Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Commercial Law Group Counsel to join our Legal team. This role is located in Manchester or London, UK.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
- Lead the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of a broad range of vendor agreements, with a particular emphasis on technology-related contracts, outsourcing arrangements, and other agreements governing the supply of goods and services.
- Advise and support the Enterprise Sourcing Office in maintaining and enhancing a robust governance framework. This includes aligning practices with global regulatory expectations and the firm’s risk appetite. You’ll stay informed on developments in vendor management and third-party governance, help guide necessary adjustments, and support preparations for regulatory engagements and examinations.
- Qualified lawyer with a legal degree and 3+ years of post-qualification experience, ideally gained at a leading law firm or financial institution.
- Strong legal and analytical skills, with experience drafting and negotiating commercial and technology contracts.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements applicable to third-party service arrangements in the financial services sector.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Commercially minded, pragmatic, and adaptable.
- Strong communicator and effective collaborator across teams and functions.
- Curious, proactive, and committed to continuous learning and development.
- Experience with contract lifecycle management tools is a plus.
BNY Newsroom
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Here’s a Few Of Our Recent Awards
- America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
- World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
- “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025
- FT Innovative Lawyers North America 2024 – Winner: Innovation in Operational Transformation (adoption of generative AI)
- Legalweek 2025 | ALM Law.com – Most Innovative Legal Department of the Year
- 2025 Pennsylvania Legal Awards – Winner: In-House Impact Award
BNY 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, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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