Legal Counsel, Financing Solutions, VP

Overview

In this role within State Street’s Markets Legal team, you will support the Financing Solutions business, advising on securities lending, repo, and related documentation. You will work with cross-functional partners to develop new products, onboard clients, and address regulatory considerations across EMEA. The role blends contract drafting with regulatory analysis to enable strategic growth while ensuring enforceability and compliance. A strong track record in high‑performing teams and tight timelines will help you shape impactful, market‑standard solutions.

Pay / Benefits

• inclusive development opportunities
• flexible work-life support
• paid volunteer days
• vibrant employee networks

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate securities lending, repo and bespoke legal documentation
• Collaborate with product and business stakeholders on new offerings and enhancements
• Onboard new clients with global legal teams and advise on regulatory impact
• Lead and train teams on netting, enforceability, jurisdictional reviews
• Provide regulatory analysis and respond to inquiries affecting the business
• Prepare legal analysis for internal product approvals
• Instruct and manage external counsel
• Maintain up-to-date internal templates, policies and guidelines

Key requirements

• Solicitor or barrister qualified to practise English law
• Right to work in the UK
• Extensive experience in a major law firm or in-house in relevant product areas in EMEA
• In-depth knowledge of securities lending and repurchase agreements (GMSLA, GMRA)
• Experience with MiFID, CASS, SFTR and other regulatory requirements
• Understanding of licensing laws for cross-border activity in EMEA
• Proven ability to work in high-performing teams and meet deadlines
• Strong drafting and negotiating experience with market-standard and bespoke documentation

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Great relationship-building with clients, peers and stakeholders
• Ability to work across multiple jurisdictions and cultures
• Drafting and negotiating market-standard and bespoke documentation
• Regulatory analysis related to MiFID, CASS, SFTR
• Legal risk assessment and compliance

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