Who we are looking for

We are looking for a lawyer to join the Global Contracts Legal (GCL) team in Gdansk, Poland. In this role you will provide legal support to State Street’s global business units and corporate functions, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex agreements, supporting key Legal Department initiatives and providing related legal support services.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions, that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables at our best.

Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As Senior Legal Specialist you will be

• Drafting and negotiating legal contracts governed by the laws of various jurisdictions in accordance with relevant training;
• Working with internal legal and business colleagues to address various legal and corporate initiatives and resolving legal issues;
• Handling multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously with careful legal analysis and attention to detail;
• Exercising sound judgement in dealing with clients and colleagues;
• Acting as a trusted adviser to State Street business units.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Strong problem-solving and legal analysis skills;
• Very good legal English language skills;
• Good communication skills;
• Enthusiasm for working in a collaborative culture that values teamwork and inclusivity;
• Ability to build positive and wide-ranging working relationships with colleagues, including the ability to appropriately challenge and offer an alternative point of view;
• Ability to provide practical guidance to assist business in contract negotiations;
• Good time management, prioritization, planning, and organizational skills;
• Willingness to learn new areas of law.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Law school graduate in any jurisdiction (attorney-at-law license is a plus);
• Three (3) years or more of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department;
• Previous contract negotiation experience is a plus.

Minimum Salary:

zł87,000 Annual

The minimum salary quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate ultimately works outside of this primary location, the applicable minimum salary may differ.

Salary will be determined based on factors such as the position, type of work performed, individual skills, job description, working hours, diligence, initiative, self-management, length of employment, availability, and the quantity and quality of work delivered, as well as other objective and non-discriminatory criteria relevant to State Street employees.

In addition to salary, employees are eligible to be considered for discretionary annual performance-based awards.

We Offer:

• Permanent contract from day one

• Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)

• Gold Medical Package for employees and their families (partner and children)

• Premium life insurance package and private pension plan

• Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs

• Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice

• Variety of well-being programs

• Additional benefits available depending on the seniority of the role

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

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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