ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Overnight Legal Entity Governance Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Deloitte

Tax Manager, Legal Entity Management

Austin, TX · On-site

Do projects that involve managing corporate governance, legal entity simplification and reviewing governance structures excite you? Deloitte's Tax Technology Consulting, Legal Business Services ("LBS ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsLegal JobsLaw Office and Legal Clinic JobsLegal Financial Specialist JobsOvernight Legal Entity Governance Jobs

Overnight Legal Entity Governance information

What is the difference between Overnight Legal Entity Governance vs Legal Entity Administrator?

AspectOvernight Legal Entity GovernanceLegal Entity Administrator
CredentialsLegal or compliance certifications, relevant legal degreesLegal or administrative certifications, relevant legal degrees
Work EnvironmentGlobal, often overnight shifts, compliance-focusedOffice-based, administrative, day shifts
Employer & IndustryFinancial institutions, multinational corporationsFinancial firms, corporate legal departments
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding governance roles, compliance dutiesAdministrative legal tasks, entity management

Overnight Legal Entity Governance primarily involves overseeing compliance and governance of legal entities during overnight shifts, focusing on risk management and regulatory adherence. In contrast, Legal Entity Administrators handle day-to-day administrative tasks related to legal entities, such as documentation and record-keeping. Both roles are essential in corporate legal operations but differ in scope, timing, and responsibilities.

More about Overnight Legal Entity Governance jobs

What cities are hiring for Overnight Legal Entity Governance jobs?

Cities with the most Overnight Legal Entity Governance job openings:

What are the most commonly searched types of Legal Entity Governance jobs?

The most popular types of Legal Entity Governance jobs are:

What states have the most Overnight Legal Entity Governance jobs?

States with the most job openings for Overnight Legal Entity Governance jobs include:

What job categories do people searching Overnight Legal Entity Governance jobs look for?

The top searched job categories for Overnight Legal Entity Governance jobs are:

Overnight Legal Entity Governance jobs near you
Infographic showing various Overnight Legal Entity Governance job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution.

Head of Global Legal Entity Governance, Managing Director

State Street Global Advisors

Boston, MA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Who wearelooking for

We are seeking an expert in legal entity management and subsidiary governance to lead our Global Legal Entity Governance team. The position sits at the intersection of law and regulation, governance, compliance, finance, strategy, technology, risk management, and process optimization.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience building, leading, and evolving a global entity governance function and will have operated within a large, highly regulated institution. This individual will lead multiple direct and indirect team members, partner in the creation, maintenance, dissolution and regulatory compliance activities of various types of legal entities around the globe, and design and implement entity governance frameworks and protocols. The position requires a leader who can translate structural complexity into clear operating principles, drive simplification, and deliver sustainable improvements in processes and procedures. You will report to the Senior Vice President & Chief Governance Officer.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will lead sits within the Office of the Corporate Secretary in State Street's Legal organization and plays a critical role in enabling the firm to operate as a global, systemically important financial institution. Effective oversight of the firm's legal entities is foundational to supporting State Street's strategic priorities, regulatory compliance, and recovery and resolution planning. The position is central to translating structural complexity into clear, scalable governance, driving transparency, strengthening controls, and enabling the firm to respond effectively to regulatory expectations, business change, and growth opportunities.

What youwillbe responsible for

As Head of Global Legal Entity Governance, you will build, lead, and evolve the firm's entity governance capabilities and:

Strategy and Global Legal Entity Governance

  • Define and execute theGlobal Legal Entity Governance strategy.

  • Align legal entity structures and governance frameworks with State Street's objectives.

  • Advise, as appropriate, on optimal legal entity structures and maintenance requirements.

  • Establish and evolve legal entity governance frameworks, policies, and standards.

  • Drive consistency and simplification in legal entity management and governance across the enterprise.

Regulatory and Risk Management

  • Supportcompliance with jurisdiction-specific regulatory, administrative, and governance requirements.

  • Identify, assess, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to mitigate legal entity risks, including operational, regulatory, governance, and reputational risks.

  • Assess legal entity implications for State Street's recovery and resolution planning, including divestiture readiness.

Operating Model and Execution

  • Design and implement scalable operating models that support full entity lifecycle management (e.g., formation, maintenance, and dissolution).

  • Oversee legal entity data management and governance, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with internal and external reporting requirements.

  • Drive adoption of technology-enabled solutions, including entity management systems, process and workflow tools, and AI use cases.

  • Establish clear accountability models across entities and functions.

  • Build a high-performance culture focused on control, execution, and continuous improvement.

Team andStakeholder Management

  • Manage a team of legal entity professionals directly and, indirectly,a network of entity secretaries that support State Street's legal entities.

  • Partner with senior stakeholders across Legal, Risk, Compliance, Finance, and the business units.

  • Provide executive-quality reporting on legal entity matters.

  • Interface, as needed, with regulators, auditors, and other stakeholders.

What we value

Theseskillswill help yousucceed in this role:

  • Subject-matter expertise: a deep understanding ofgloballegal entitymanagement,regulatory expectations, governance frameworks, andstructural risk management;
  • Strategicleadershipand execution: an ability todefine a clear vision and strategy andtranslate that strategy into a scalable, disciplined operating model;
  • Transformationmindset:abias towardsimplification, efficiency, and continuous improvement, including the use of technology and data to modernize processes;
  • Analytical rigor and problem solving: an ability to assess complex issues, apply sound judgment, and drive effective risk-informed decisions;
  • Executive presence and communication:an ability to inspire confidence in others, build credibility, and communicate with clarity and precision;
  • Leadershipand influence:demonstrated successbuilding, leading, and developing high-performing teams, while also influencing outcomes across a matrixedorganization without direct authority;and
  • Judgment in the face of complexity and ambiguity: an ability to operate effectively in a complex global organization, make decisions with incomplete information, and balance competing priorities and perspectives.

RequiredQualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA, or equivalent)is a plus.

  • 15+yearsdirectly relevantexperienceinlegal entitymanagement/ subsidiary governance;experience within aglobal financial services organizationis a plus.

  • Working knowledge of Diligent Entities legal entity management platform andsimilar tools.

Salary Range:

$170,000 - $282,500 Annual

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.

For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.

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.

Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers

Read our CEO Statement

Job Application Disclosure:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Apply