Job Description
State Street Markets is seeking an experienced lawyer to join its APAC Markets Legal team.
This role offers hands‐on exposure to a broad range of Markets products across APAC, working closely with trading, sales, and regional stakeholders.
You will be a trusted legal advisor on live transactions, regulatory changes, and new product initiatives in one of State Street's most dynamic growth regions.
Key Responsibilities
Advising the Markets business across Asia Pacific on applicable financial and banking regulations and related regulatory developments
Taking a lead role on transactions and initiatives within the Markets business, with appropriate supervision and escalation as required
Drafting and negotiating a wide range of Markets documentation, including FX and derivatives, securities lending and cleared and uncleared repo agreements, brokerage and trading platform agreements and other relevant transactional agreements
Supporting cross‐border transactions and regulatory‐driven initiatives involving multiple APAC jurisdictions, balancing legal risk with business objectives
Advising on product development and jurisdictional expansion initiatives
Collaborating closely with Markets Legal colleagues across APAC, the US and EMEA, as well as internal partners such as Risk, Compliance and Tax




Developing and maintaining legal templates and internal guidelines to support effective and consistent outcomes
Experience and Qualifications
Qualified lawyer admitted in a common law jurisdiction (e.g., Hong Kong, UK, US or equivalent)
Typically 5+ years of relevant legal experience gained in a leading law firm and/or in‐house legal team within financial services; prior in‐house experience is advantageous
Strong drafting and negotiation experience with financial markets documentation
Solid understanding of financial and bank regulatory frameworks
Exposure to multiple APAC jurisdictions and key regional regulatory considerations
Fluency in a second language helpful but not required for the role
Commercial, solutions‐oriented mindset with strong stakeholder management skills
Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, adaptive mindset and sensitivity to a diverse, cross‐cultural environment
Benefits
Exposure to a global Markets platform with a strong APAC footprint
High‐quality transactional and regulatory work with cross‐border scope
Close collaboration with experienced regional and global legal teams
Supportive, inclusive culture with a focus on professional development and long‐term growth
State Street is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applications without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.
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📌 Vice President, Legal Counsel - Markets (Apac) (New South Wales)
🏢 State Street
📍 New South Wales