Legal Counsel, Vice President

Job description

This role is a key position in the Markets Legal team, advising the Financing Solutions business (comprising Agency Securities Lending, Prime Services and Secured Financing). The role is located in State Street’s offices in Canary Wharf, London, UK. Qualifications include: Why this role is important to us The person filling this role will be responsible for all aspects of supporting the Financing Solutions products, strategic growth initiatives and client onboardings. What you will be responsible for - Solicitor or barrister qualified to practise English law; - Right to work in the UK; - Extensive experience practising in a major law firm and/or in-house working in the relevant product areas in EMEA; - In-depth knowledge of securities lending and repurchase master agreements (e.g. the GMSLA and GMRA); - Experience dealing with all aspects of MiFID, CASS and SFTR and strong awareness of other relevant regulatory requirements; - Good understanding of licensing laws relevant to cross-border activity in EMEA; - Track record of working in a high-performing team and working to tight deadlines; - Strong experience in drafting and negotiating market-standard and bespoke documentation. The...