Vice President, Legal Counsel ā Markets (APAC)
State StreetHong Kong, China
Posted March 9, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
At State Street, we partner with institutional investors all over the world to provide comprehensive financial services, including investment management, investment research and trading, and investment servicing. Whether you are an asset manager, asset owner, alternative asset manager, insurance company, pension fund or official institution, you can rely on us to be focused on your challenges. We are committed to doing what it takes to help you perform better ā now and in the future.
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. As a trusted legal advisor, you will be responsible for advising on live transactions, regulatory changes, and new product initiatives in one of State Streetās most dynamic growth regions.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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
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
