BNP Paribas RCC, Inc.
Job Title: Vice President, Counsel
Location: 787 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Duties: Provide legal support on cybersecurity, data privacy, intellectual property, and emerging technologies—including AI, blockchain, and digital assets—under U.S. and EU frameworks for banking and financial services. Assist Legal leadership in identifying and managing legal risks while enabling digital innovation and business growth. Monitor and advise on evolving regulatory developments, and support advocacy, strategy, and implementation efforts related to key regimes such as CCPA, NY SHIELD, GLBA, HIPAA, FCRA, GDPR, CAN-SPAM, PIPEDA, 23 NYCRR Part 500, U.S. state incident response laws, and applicable federal rules. Contribute legal analysis and coordinated input for governance bodies, including Transaction Approval, New Activities, and Technology Committees. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to deliver effective, cost-efficient legal services. Advise on Digital and IP aspects of disputes and investigations. Support the Head of Digital & IP Americas, represent the global platform regionally, engage senior management, and deliver legal training and knowledge resources. *Telecommuting permitted 40%: work may be performed within normal commuting distance from the BNP Paribas office in New York, NY.
SALARY: $200,000.00 USD - $250,000.00 USD / year. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.
In addition, our comprehensive benefits package aims to support our employees in various aspects of their lives. From healthcare and wellness programs to retirement plans and childcare services, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) Savings Plan, backup childcare, life, accident and disability insurance, mental health support and paid time off. Additional details about our benefits offerings, inclusive of eligibility for a discretionary bonus, will be provided during the hiring process.
Work Schedule: 9am to 5pm, 40 hours a week. (Monday – Friday)
Job Requirements: Master's degree (US or Foreign Equivalent) in Law and three (3) years of experience in offered or related roles. Must have three (3) years of experience with: Advocacy, including under EU and APAC laws, regarding banking operations and financial services companies; Advisory / Providing specialized and high quality, efficient legal advice, including under EU and APAC laws, regarding banking operations and financial services companies; Strategy, and advisory in respect of implementation of new EU and APAC laws and regulations regarding banking operations and financial services companies; Legal and Risk Analysis for Operational or Technical Committees, such as New Activity Committees or Transaction Approval Committees; Regulatory Watch: horizon scanning for new laws rules and regulations regarding banking operations and financial services companies. Liaising closely with colleagues in compliance and operations on regulatory matters and assisting with their interpretation of regulatory developments. Ensure the governance with respect to regulatory watch within legal and with the business lines is appropriately implemented and maintained. Working with the business and with other functions to advise on and help manage regulatory change; Trainings and know-how: experience presenting topical trainings regarding banking operations and financial services companies; and Client and Counsel, experience directly advising senior management at local and global levels, and independent oversight and day to day management of external legal resources.
BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
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