ISA Legal Vice President

Position Summary State Street is a systemically important financial institution that, among other business lines, provides custody, fund administration and related investment services on a global basis to a broad range of institutional clients. We are seeking an experienced attorney to support State Street’s Investment Services business in the Americas, including hedge fund and private equity fund servicing. The work will include: Providing legal and regulatory advice to business colleagues to support strategic changes to State Street’s business model, including new products, services, and partnerships Drafting, reviewing and negotiating service agreements, disclosures and client communications Analyzing regulatory issues impacting the business and its clients Advising business partners at various levels of the organization in relation to State Street’s global operating model, including in respect of governance structures Advising on claims, errors and potential litigation Providing legal advice based on strong critical thinking, problem-solving and technical legal skills Collaborating with business, compliance and legal partners to find solutions to challenging regulatory, contractual and operational issues Advising business partners on commercial and legal terms that may impact the provision of services to hedge fund and private equity clients Position Requirements The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills: Juris Doctor from an accredited United States law school License to practice in Massachusetts or another state of the United States Significant (4 years) experience in the corporate department of a major law firm Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and technical legal analysis skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships with legal colleagues and senior executives, including the ability to appropriately challenge and offer an alternative point of view Ability to communicate and interact effectively across multiple levels and functional areas within a large organization The ability to work in a varied and dynamic environment supporting global operations across time zones Practice experience with investment funds, including regulatory and corporate aspects of investment fund formation and operation a plus Experience with business development companies and private credit funds a plus Salary Range: $120,000 - $202,500 Annual J-18808-Ljbffr