State Street's Global Legal Center of Excellence ("GLCOE") located in Gdansk, Poland, provides core legal support to State Street's global business units and corporate functions, including drafting, negotiating and finalizing agreements, supporting key Legal Department initiatives and providing related legal support services. GLCOE is a dynamic team that is committed to delivering exemplary legal support to its global clients.
Role Summary:
Drafting and negotiating legal contracts and documentation governed by the laws of various global jurisdictions (e.g., Australia, England, United States) in accordance with relevant trainings and within defined risk parameters (e.g., foreign exchange and other derivatives contracts; agreements supporting global custody and administrative services product offerings; global markets product agreements; and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs);
Managing processes and projects in connection with legal documentation;
Managing working groups responsible for transition of new types of agreements to the GLCOE;
Maintaining and updating existing GLCOE documentation;
Working cooperatively with State Street Business Units and Legal Teams globally in escalating and resolving legal issues;
Training, supervising and ensuring continuous quality of work of more junior members of the team;
Supporting legal-related corporate initiatives and projects.
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, preferably within financial services sector and/or international law firm or international company;
Law school graduate (attorney-at-law license is a plus);
Excellent legal and business English and Italian language skills;
Significant contract negotiation and drafting experience;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Ability to interact with people from multiple levels within the organization and in multiple jurisdictions;
Excellent analytical and organizational skills; ability to multi-task and strong attention to details;
Ability to work independently.
We offer:
Employee savings plan;
Premium life insurance package;
VIP medical package;
International operating environment;
Language classes;
Soft skills trainings;
Technical workshops;
Development sessions with a mentor;
Diversity of opportunities across a range of challenging and highly complex activities;
Technical or leadership career pathway.
Internal Number: 6036464
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