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State Street · 5 days ago

Global Markets Legal Department, Assistant Vice President & Counsel

State Street is a leading global financial services provider, and they are seeking an Assistant Vice President & Counsel to provide legal support for their Global Markets business. This role involves offering legal counsel on regulatory, transactional, and operational matters related to OTC derivatives, particularly in FX, interest rate, and equity derivatives.

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Responsibilities

Provide legal support for the firm's OTC derivatives business, specializing in FX, interest rate and equity derivatives
Draft, review, and negotiate ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, and other derivatives documentation
Advise on CFTC and SEC regulations, applicable bank regulation, Dodd-Frank compliance, and other applicable regulatory requirements for swap dealers
Support new product development by identifying and addressing legal and regulatory considerations
Collaborate with business, operations, and compliance teams to ensure regulatory compliance in trading activities
Monitor regulatory developments and provide strategic advice on implementation of new regulations
Represent the firm in industry groups and regulatory discussions
Manage relationships with external counsel on complex matters
Provide training to business units on relevant legal and regulatory issues

Qualification

JD degree3+ years legal experienceOTC derivatives knowledgeISDA Master AgreementsCFTCSEC regulationsProject managementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTime managementTeam player

Required

JD degree from an accredited law school
3+ years of legal experience
Team player who is open to strong collaboration with other team members

Preferred

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

Benefits

Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
Insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
Paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans)
Eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
Paid volunteer days
Vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most

Company

State Street

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State Street offers a range of financial services, including investment management, research and trading, as well as asset management.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$12.05B
2025-10-23Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2025-04-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-02-06Post Ipo Equity· $750M

Leadership Team

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Ronald O'Hanley
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Renee LaRoche-Morris
Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff to the COO; Head of CAO Services
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