State Street
Legal - Senior Legal Counsel (VP) - Global Markets, OTC Derivatives (FX, Rates,
State Street, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Senior Legal Counsel (VP) – Global Markets, OTC Derivatives (FX, Rates, Equities)
We are a leading CFTC- and SEC-registered swap dealer that specializes in OTC foreign exchange, interest rate, and equity derivatives. We provide innovative financial solutions to a diverse range of institutional clients globally.
Position Summary We seek an experienced Vice President & Senior Counsel to join our Legal team. The successful candidate will provide expert legal counsel on regulatory, transactional, and operational matters related to our OTC derivatives businesses, focusing on FX, interest rate derivatives, and equity swaps.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive legal support for the firm's OTC derivatives businesses.
Oversee negotiation of ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, Master Confirmation Agreements and other derivatives documentation.
Advise on CFTC, SEC, bank regulation, Dodd-Frank compliance and other applicable regulatory requirements for swap dealers.
Support new product development by identifying and addressing legal and regulatory considerations.
Collaborate with business, operations, and compliance teams to ensure regulatory compliance in trading activities.
Monitor regulatory developments and provide strategic advice on implementation of new regulations.
Represent the firm in industry groups and regulatory discussions.
Manage relationships with external counsel on complex matters.
Provide training to business units on relevant legal and regulatory issues.
Qualifications
JD degree from an accredited law school.
5+ years of relevant legal experience in derivatives, swap dealer regulation, prime brokerage or related financial transactions.
In-depth knowledge of CFTC, SEC and bank regulations applicable to swap dealers.
Strong understanding of Dodd‑Frank Title VII, EMIR, and other global derivatives regulations.
Extensive experience with ISDA documentation.
Previous experience at a financial institution, law firm with strong financial services practice, or regulatory agency.
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to explain complex legal concepts to non‑legal colleagues.
Location The role is located in State Street’s offices in Boston, MA or in Jersey City, NJ.
Salary Range US$130,000 – $238,750 annually (primary location). If the candidate works outside the primary location, the range may differ.
Equal Opportunity Employer State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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Position Summary We seek an experienced Vice President & Senior Counsel to join our Legal team. The successful candidate will provide expert legal counsel on regulatory, transactional, and operational matters related to our OTC derivatives businesses, focusing on FX, interest rate derivatives, and equity swaps.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive legal support for the firm's OTC derivatives businesses.
Oversee negotiation of ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, Master Confirmation Agreements and other derivatives documentation.
Advise on CFTC, SEC, bank regulation, Dodd-Frank compliance and other applicable regulatory requirements for swap dealers.
Support new product development by identifying and addressing legal and regulatory considerations.
Collaborate with business, operations, and compliance teams to ensure regulatory compliance in trading activities.
Monitor regulatory developments and provide strategic advice on implementation of new regulations.
Represent the firm in industry groups and regulatory discussions.
Manage relationships with external counsel on complex matters.
Provide training to business units on relevant legal and regulatory issues.
Qualifications
JD degree from an accredited law school.
5+ years of relevant legal experience in derivatives, swap dealer regulation, prime brokerage or related financial transactions.
In-depth knowledge of CFTC, SEC and bank regulations applicable to swap dealers.
Strong understanding of Dodd‑Frank Title VII, EMIR, and other global derivatives regulations.
Extensive experience with ISDA documentation.
Previous experience at a financial institution, law firm with strong financial services practice, or regulatory agency.
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to explain complex legal concepts to non‑legal colleagues.
Location The role is located in State Street’s offices in Boston, MA or in Jersey City, NJ.
Salary Range US$130,000 – $238,750 annually (primary location). If the candidate works outside the primary location, the range may differ.
Equal Opportunity Employer State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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