Legal, VP

State Street • Boston, MA

12d • $130,000 - $205,000

About The Position

Who we are looking for A Vice President and Senior Counsel will generally have at least 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. A Senior Counsel bears ultimate responsibility for the delivery of quality Legal Administration services to his/her assigned clients and must be able to independently manage his/her client relationships effectively. He or she must work independently with a minimum of management direction from the Department Head. A Senior Counsel must be an expert in 1940 Act issues and possess a highly developed understanding of not only the legal issues but also the business, distribution, marketing and structural issues facing mutual fund clients. This role can be located in Sacramento, Irvine, Austin, Kansas City or Berwyn. Why this role is important to us You will be joining the Institutional Services function that allows us to deliver a comprehensive, holistic approach to each client relationship — for asset managers and asset owners, insurance companies, and official institutions globally. It means our client-facing functions work together to bring the very best solutions and services the firm has to offer — across all of our locations, products, and capabilities. Join us if making your mark on the long-lasting client relationships we build is a challenge you are up for.

Requirements

• Demonstrates high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Works collegially with other department members and treats other department members with respect.
• Possesses strong time management skills.
• Independently handles complex projects and multiple priorities for multiple clients.
• Establishes close working relationships with clients and provides excellent service to clients with minimal supervisions.
• Has a mastery of relevant statutes and rules.
• Demonstrates keenly developed issue spotting and diagnostic problem solving skills.
• Exercises considerable sound business and legal judgment.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and independent follow through on issues and tasks.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt and manage new, changing and often conflicting situations.
• Ability to delegate assignments effectively and efficiently.
• Utilizes resources efficiently.
• JD required
• 10 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Responsible for keeping current with legal developments, coordinating communication of such developments to clients and proactively applying such developments to clients’ situations.
• Serves as a mentor or developer of less experienced colleagues.
• Leads resolution of complex client or internal legal issues; issues with potential liability to State Street and difficult client service issues; brings such issues to the attention of senior management; and resolves such issues with input from more senior management.
• May provide support to sales professionals, financial administration personnel, make presentations to potential clients, research and prepare memoranda on general industry issues not related to specific clients and/or participate in seminars and conferences on industry-related topics.
• Provides effective legal support to the Financial Administration Department and or Transfer agency group on contractual, operational, compliance and other issues.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our 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); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees