BNP Paribas is currently seeking a Vice President, Legal Counsel.

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Principal Responsibilities:

• Providing high quality, efficient legal advice and support with respect to all data, privacy, digital, cybersecurity, IP, emerging technology such as AI, blockchain, digital assets, crypto currency and metaverse and other related legal matters to BNPP’s main business lines for the Americas
• Supporting the Head of Digital & IP, IT & Sourcing Americas Legal and Head of Zone, Americas, Digital & IP Platform on a day to day basis and representing the Platform in the Americas
• Providing regular reports to the Head of Zone on matters within the scope of the Platform, including but not limited to current and anticipated risks, regulatory updates, business and territory requirements and work in progress
• Acting as a proactive ambassador of the Digital & IP Platform
• Advising on the impact of laws, regulation and guidance within the expertise scope of the Digital & IP legal team
• Suggesting new initiatives and projects and contribute to regional and Platform strategy including ideas for efficiencies, process improvements or anything that could help improve daily work and legal risk management in particular
• Communicating with all clients regularly, maintaining strong relationships
• Instructing and interacting with external legal counsel where appropriate to promote high quality, cost‐efficient external legal services;
• Advising on any Digital & IP specialist aspects of disputes, potential disputes, or investigations
• Keeping up to date with legal and regulatory developments relating to technology and data privacy
• Representing Legal in IT Architecture, Robotics and other Governance process by providing Legal review (including coordination with local Legal teams across the BNPP Group) and validation
• Some travel (<10%) and European time-zone support and meetings

Candidate Profile:

• 5+ years of legal experience
• JD Degree required, along with admission to New York State Bar
• Ability to effectively manage several sensitive or urgent issues at one time, interact effectively, and deliver high-quality results under tight timelines
• Efficient problem solver with strong diplomacy skills, a global thinker and demonstrated collaborator who displays sound and pragmatic legal and business judgment in providing practical advice
• Practical knowledge of applicable federal, state and local  laws, including, but not limited to CCPA/CPRA, NYDFS Part 500 and basic understanding of some European or other relevant laws such as GDPR
• Prior experience in a law firm and/or an in-house legal department for a large global company strongly preferred
• Skill in reviewing and analyzing complex information and data
• Demonstrated ability to act independently yet possess judgment to recognize when to escalate issues for review, guidance, and/or resolution
• Excellent oral/written advocacy and corporate communications skills
• Displays practical knowledge of cybersecurity, data, privacy, IP, emerging technology and other related matters
• A sense of urgency to ensure timely issue resolution
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to review and anticipate broader organizational impact(s), required
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully work with internal stakeholders and colleagues to contribute ideas, identify opportunities, and contribute to correct outcomes across multiple regions, business lines and time zones
• Good time management and prioritization skills, self-sufficient and ability to operate comfortably in an environment with limited administrative support
• Ability to converse in French and/ or Spanish beneficial but not essential