Global Realty Legal Manager, VP

Position Overview The Legal Manager, VP – Global Realty Services is responsible for managing legal advice and counsel in support of the firm's global real estate portfolio, including leased and owned properties across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions. This portfolio of operational real estate consists of approximately 6.5M SF, spread over 100 properties in 34 countries. Acting as a strategic partner, the role will assist Global Realty Services and senior stakeholders on real estate transactions, contractual matters, regulatory requirements, and risk management considerations.

The incumbent will play a critical role in enabling business objectives while ensuring appropriate governance, risk mitigation, and compliance with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks. This role will also oversee the engagement and management of external legal counsel globally, advice and counsel internal real estate staff, and develop risk mitigation strategies.

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.

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

• 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
• Ability to operate in a global, matrixed organization
• 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
• Strong experience in real estate law

Salary Range:

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

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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.

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