Counsel, Assistant Vice President at State Street in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Who we are looking for

As a global systemically important financial institution, State Street has substantial regulatory obligations in its home jurisdiction and multiple jurisdictions in which it conducts significant operations.   The international regulatory legal team includes legal colleagues in the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions. This position provides legal counsel support to the regulatory legal team with a focus on compliance, including anti-money laundering (especially Know Your Customer / Bank Secrecy Act), sanctions, and anti-boycott requirements. This position may also provide legal counsel on subjects such as anti-fraud, anti-corruption, and other bank regulatory matters as needed.  

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions, that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables at our best. 

Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As Counsel, Assistant Vice President, you will:

• Provide legal advice to business, compliance, and legal colleagues to support State Street’s compliance program;


• Collaborate with business, compliance, and legal colleagues to draft, review, and negotiate contract language related to anti-money laundering and sanctions;


• Provide practical advice on policies, procedures, systems, and training; and


• Provide legal advice in support of State Street’s business model, including new products, services, partnerships, and offices.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Strong problem-solving and technical legal analysis skills


• Excellent communication skills


• Enthusiasm for working in a collaborative culture that values teamwork and inclusivity


• Demonstrated ability to build positive and wide-ranging working relationships with colleagues, including the ability to appropriately challenge and offer an alternative point of view


• Ability to interact with and navigate multiple levels and functional areas within a large organization


• Ability to provide practical guidance to assist business and corporate partners in implementing regulatory requirements


• Strong time management, prioritization, planning, and organizational skills


• Willingness to learn new areas of law

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Juris doctorate from an accredited university


• License to practice in Massachusetts or another state of the United States


• Three (3) years or more of experience in the financial services and/or corporate department of a major law firm or equivalent experience in the financial services sector

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers