MD & Managing Counsel – Head of Asia-Pacific Legal

State Street

. Serve as senior legal advisor to State Street Investment Management’s asset management business across the Asia-Pacific region .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeMunich • GermanyLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in investment management and asset management within the Asia-Pacific region, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, strategic legal leadership, and team development. Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements and provide practical legal advice to senior management.

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Qualified SolicitorInvestment Management AgreementsRegulatory ComplianceTeam ManagementStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Legal AdvisoryNegotiationDraftingRegulatory FrameworksInstitutional Distribution ModelsCross-Border Investment ManagementRisk ManagementGovernanceClient MandatesStrategic Partnerships

Soft Skills

CommunicationInfluencingCoachingDevelopmentInclusion

Industry Keywords

Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesAsia-PacificInstitutional ClientsLegal ComplianceRegulatory RegimesInvestment StrategiesSenior ManagementExternal CounselIndustry Forums

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as senior legal advisor to State Street Investment Management’s asset management business across the Asia-Pacific region
Lead a team of legal professionals supporting the State Street Investment asset management business
Provide strategic legal leadership for institutional distribution activities, investment management services, client engagements, regulatory matters, and business initiatives
Lead legal support for asset management activities across Asia, including Hong Kong, Singapore, China, South Korea, Japan, India, and Australia
Advise on investment management products, distribution activities, institutional client relationships, strategic partnerships, and business initiatives
Negotiate investment management agreements, client mandates, and other significant commercial arrangements
Counsel senior management on legal, regulatory, governance, and risk considerations
Advise on regulatory developments affecting Asia-Pacific asset management activities and operations
Partner with Compliance, Risk, Operations, Product, and other stakeholders to manage legal and regulatory risks
Escalate and report significant legal, regulatory, and business developments to senior leadership
Support development and launch of new investment strategies, products, and strategic initiatives
Manage outside counsel relationships and related legal expenditures
Represent State Street Investment Management in industry forums and maintain relationships with regulators, external counsel, and industry participants
Manage, develop, and engage a team of legal professionals
Serve as trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior business leaders
Build and lead high-performing teams through coaching, development, and inclusion

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified solicitor, attorney, or equivalent legal qualification in a major financial jurisdiction, with Asia regional expertise
Minimum 12 years of relevant legal experience within investment management, asset management, financial services, or a leading law firm
Demonstrated experience managing and developing teams of legal professionals
Extensive experience supporting institutional asset management businesses and institutional client relationships
Deep understanding of investment management agreements, institutional distribution models, and applicable asset management regulatory frameworks
Experience advising on legal and regulatory matters impacting investment management activities within Asia, including India
Experience supporting asset management business activities in India, including relevant legal and regulatory considerations
Exceptional drafting, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and provide clear, practical, solutions-oriented legal advice
Experience gained within the legal department of a global asset management firm and supporting a large financial institution
Exposure to multiple Asia-Pacific regulatory regimes, including India
Experience with cross-border investment management structures
Demonstrated success advising senior executives on strategic business, regulatory, and governance matters

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive development opportunities
Flexible work-life support
Paid volunteer days
Vibrant employee networks