Managing Director & Managing Counsel, State Street Investment Management – Head of Asia-Pacific Legal

The Opportunity

State Street Investment Management is seeking a seasoned attorney and strategic legal team leader to serve as Managing Director & Managing Counsel, Head of Legal for the Asia-Pacific region. This role is the senior legal advisor to State Street Investment Management’s asset management business across the Asia-Pacific region.

Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel of State Street Investment Management, the successful candidate will lead a team of legal professionals that serve the State Street Investment asset management business in the Asia-Pacific region and provide strategic legal leadership for institutional distribution activities, investment management services, client engagements, regulatory matters, and business initiatives throughout the region

This is an important leadership role requiring strong commercial judgment and the ability to deliver practical, risk-based, and solutions-oriented legal guidance that supports business growth while ensuring compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and governance requirements. The position may be based in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong or Australia.

What You Will Be Responsible For

Institutional Distribution and Client Matters

Lead legal support for State Street Investment Management’s asset management business across Asia, including Hong Kong, Singapore, China, South Korea, Japan, India and Australia. Provide strategic legal advice regarding State Street Investment Management’s investment management products, institutional, intermediary and wealth distribution activities, institutional client relationships, strategic partnerships and business initiatives.



Lead negotiations and provide legal support for investment management agreements, client mandates, and other significant commercial arrangements. Partner with client-facing and business teams to support client engagements and deliver practical, commercially informed legal guidance. Navigate complex cross-border legal and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

Strategic Legal, Regulatory and Governance Advice

Counsel senior management on legal, regulatory, governance, and risk considerations relevant to business strategy and growth objectives. Advise on regulatory developments affecting asset management activities and operations within the Asia-Pacific region. Partner with State Street Investment Management Compliance, Risk, Operations, Product, and other stakeholders to identify and manage legal and regulatory risks. Ensure timely escalation and reporting of significant legal, regulatory, and business developments to senior leadership. Translate complex legal and regulatory matters into clear, practical, and actionable guidance for business and control stakeholders.

Product, Business and External Engagement Support

Support the development and launch of new investment strategies, products, and related strategic initiatives. Advise on legal and regulatory considerations associated with institutional investment products, client structures,



distribution activities, and related business initiatives. Manage outside counsel relationships and related legal expenditures. Represent State Street Investment Management within industry forums and maintain effective relationships with regulators, external counsel, and industry participants, as appropriate. Promote consistent, scalable, and effective legal support across institutional distribution and client-related activities.

Leadership and Team Management

Manage, develop, and engage a team of legal professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, inclusion, and high performance. Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior business leaders. Build and lead high-performing teams through coaching, development, and inclusion. Promote collaboration across functions and jurisdictions. Drive accountability, ownership, and execution excellence. Demonstrate sound judgment in managing risk while supporting business growth and innovation.

What We Value

The successful candidate will be a strategic, commercially minded legal executive who can operate effectively at the intersection of law, regulation, institutional client service, business strategy, and cross-border execution.

Executive presence and the credibility to advise and influence senior business, legal, and control leaders. Strong commercial judgment and the ability to balance legal, regulatory, and business objectives. A practical, risk-based, and solutions-oriented approach to legal advice and problem-solving. The ability to navigate complex cross-border requirements and communicate clear, actionable recommendations. Robust leadership capabilities and a demonstrated commitment to dev

📌 MD & Managing Counsel, State Street Investment Management – Head of Asia-PacificLegal (Sydney)
🏢 State Street
📍 Sydney