Position Description:

Responsibilities include preparation and negotiation of legal contracts with State Street’s mutual fund and other financial services customers; supporting other State Street attorneys, coordinating legal documentation between multiple parties ensuring adherence to time critical deadlines; tracking status of legal documentation and maintaining records, matrices and files; performing review and analysis of complex documentation and contracts according to established procedures and guidelines; gathering information using multiple resources to aid attorneys and business units with inquiries; and interacting with our internal and external clients. Position includes working with risk and compliance departments, supporting RFP responses, reviewing contracts, and special projects.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor.

Relevant legal experience. Law firm, mutual fund or other in-house legal department experience preferred. Transactional, corporate, contracts and/or mutual fund experience highly desirable. Experience with derivatives, ISDA, or control agreements a definite plus.

Skills Required: High level of quality, enthusiasm and professionalism. Ability to meet deadlines and adjust priorities for multiple clients based on changing client and department needs. Strong customer service skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to multi-task with attention to detail. Excellent planning, organizational and analytical skills and ability to follow through independently. Ability to produce high-quality work product and exercise sound judgment. Exercise good judgment regarding when to ask questions and to raise issues with more senior staff. Effectively communicate the status of projects to appropriate persons in a timely manner. Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office products. Ability to learn and adapt to technological innovations

For more information, please contact Kevin Kindregan at KKindregan@StateStreet.com or (617) 662-4791.