Legal Manager VP, Global Realty 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. 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.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Manage external legal counsel, including engagement, oversight of deliverables, and cost management
• Provide strategic legal advice and guidance on global real estate transactions, including leases, acquisitions, dispositions, renewals, and restructuring activities
• Act as principal representative for Global Realty Services in M&A activities, including creation of due diligence requests, management of integration projects, and developing deal evaluation memoranda
• Draft, review, and negotiate real estate agreements and related documentation, ensuring alignment with firm standards, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements
• Partner with Global Realty Services, IT, Procurement, Finance, Compliance, and internal Legal colleagues to support execution of real estate strategy and transactions
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with real estate activities, providing clear, pragmatic, and business-aligned recommendations
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal governance frameworks across geographies
• Contribute to development of standard legal templates, policies, and best practices
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting corporate real estate
• Participate in global and cross-functional initiatives

What We Value

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-border legal matters and external counsel

Education & Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school required
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state required
• 5–10 years of legal experience, with preference for international real estate experience
• Experience supporting corporate real estate functions preferred

Pay

Salary Range $110,000 - $200,000 Annual

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. 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.