State Street
Senior Legal Specialist, Senior Associate
Poland · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerState Street
- LocationPoland
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a Senior Legal Specialist, Senior Associateto join the Global Contracts Legal (GCL) team in Gdansk, Poland. In this role, you will help shape and safeguard State Street’s global operations by drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex agreements, contributing to key Legal Department initiatives and delivering legal support to business units and corporate functions worldwide.
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.
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Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for!
Your new role
As a Senior Legal Specialist, Senior Associateyou 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:
- Think critically: apply strong problem-solving and legal analysis skills
- Communicate with confidence: demonstrate very good legal English
- Connect clearly: communicate ideas effectively with varied audiences
- Collaborate openly: bring energy to an inclusive, team-focused culture
- Build trusted partnerships: develop positive relationships, challenge constructively and offer fresh perspectives
- Turn law into action: provide practical guidance that supports effective contract negotiations
- Stay ahead: manage time, priorities and plans with strong attention to organisation
- Keep growing: show curiosity and a willingness to explore new areas of law
Education & Preferred Qualifications:
- A law degree from any jurisdiction (an attorney-at-law qualification considered an advantage)
- At least 3 years of legal experience gained within a law firm or an in-house legal department
- Hands-on experience in contract negotiations would be an additional asset
Additional requirements:
- The position requires office presence at least 3 days per week
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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