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State Street · 3 days ago

Legal Counsel ( State Street Global Markets), Vice President

Boston, Massachusetts

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$120K/yr - $202K/yr

4+ years exp

State Street is one of the largest custodian banks and asset managers in the world, and they are seeking a Legal Counsel for their Global Markets businesses. The role involves providing legal support, drafting contracts, and collaborating with legal colleagues to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

Responsibilities

Drafting and negotiating legal contracts and documentation

Collaborating with U.S. and global legal colleagues to effectively and efficiently onboard new clients

Conducting netting, enforceability, jurisdictional and other reviews

Advising on globally applicable laws and regulations

Providing legal analysis in connection with changes to existing product offerings and new product offerings

Assisting with regulatory inquiries

Providing legal support to senior global business colleagues

Managing consultations with external legal counsel

Ensuring internal legal templates, policies and guidelines are understood and implemented and are up to date against applicable legislation

Qualification

Juris DoctorateLegal draftingNegotiation skillsGlobal Markets experienceISDA documentationProject managementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTime managementTeam playerFlexibility

Required

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

At least 4-5 years experience at a major law firm

Strong and sophisticated drafting and negotiating experience

Team player who is open to strong collaboration with other team members

Willingness to work in a hybrid environment – partially in office and partially remote

Preferred

Experience with Global Markets business lines and ISDA documentation helpful but not required

Results-oriented with strong project management and execution skills

Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills with ability to sustain strong relationships with clients, peers and staff

Ability to interact with multiple levels in an organization and in multiple jurisdictions

Keen understanding of market practice impacting the business lines in the relevant jurisdictions and ability to work with business units to achieve practical solutions within applicable regulatory and risk parameters

Strong time management, planning and organizational skills

Ability to work independently but also thrive in a global, dynamic and team-oriented environment

Flexibility and an eagerness to learn