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State Street’s Legal Department is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Legal Data Engineering to join Legal Operations. This role is responsible for the engineering and operational reliability of Legal data products and platforms, including data pipelines, integrations, data models, and technical issue management.
The AVP partners closely with Technology and Legal stakeholders and works alongside the Legal Data Controller to ensure Legal data is accurate and that corrective actions and safeguards are implemented to maintain data quality. The role operates with a high degree of autonomy and supports enterprise governance expectations through robust engineering practices and well‑controlled operational processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and support Legal data pipelines and integrations (ingestion, transformation, validation, and publishing), ensuring reliable upstream/downstream dependencies.
- Develop and maintain data models, metadata standards, and reusable data assets to support reporting, analytics, and operational use cases.
- Support ad hoc reporting requests by producing reliable datasets/outputs and partnering with stakeholders to clarify requirements and validate results.
- Implement data quality controls (automated checks, monitoring, alerting) and partner with data owners to resolve root causes.
- Partner with Technology to align on architecture, security, access patterns, and operational support models.
- Support release management for platform changes (testing coordination, deployment readiness, and post‑release verification).
- Prepare Legal data for AI use cases by curating training/feature datasets, standardizing metadata, and ensuring data is usable for tagging, classification, and search experiences.
- Build and run AI-enabled pipelines (where applicable) to support automated tagging, classification, and enrichment of Legal content and contract metadata, partnering with Technology and model owners to operationalize outputs.
Qualifications
Required
- Master’s degree or equivalent advanced professional experience is required.
- Experience building and supporting data pipelines, integrations, or data products in an enterprise environment.
- Knowledge of Databricks (e.g., notebooks, jobs/workflows, Delta Lake concepts) and how it is used to build and operate data pipelines.
- Deep understanding of relational databases and data modeling, including strong SQL skills and familiarity with OData concepts/patterns.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex data/platform issues and drive root‑cause resolution with Technology partners.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills; ability to operate autonomously and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred
- Experience with Legal systems, contract repositories, or contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms.
- Familiarity with data governance, operational control frameworks, and audit/regulatory expectations.
- Experience with data quality tooling, monitoring/alerting patterns, and batch/near‑real‑time processing concepts.
- Experience translating business requirements into technical designs and partnering effectively across Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Technology.
- Data visualization skills and/or UI/UX design experience to improve usability of data products, dashboards, or end‑user experiences.
Salary Range:
$70,000 - $130,000 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.
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.
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.
Position Summary
State Street’s Legal Department is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Legal Data Engineering to join Legal Operations. This role is responsible for the engineering and operational reliability of Legal data products and platforms, including data pipelines, integrations, data models, and technical issue management.
The AVP partners closely with Technology and Legal stakeholders and works alongside the Legal Data Controller to ensure Legal data is accurate and that corrective actions and safeguards are implemented to maintain data quality. The role operates with a high degree of autonomy and supports enterprise governance expectations through robust engineering practices and well‑controlled operational processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and support Legal data pipelines and integrations (ingestion, transformation, validation, and publishing), ensuring reliable upstream/downstream dependencies.
- Develop and maintain data models, metadata standards, and reusable data assets to support reporting, analytics, and operational use cases.
- Support ad hoc reporting requests by producing reliable datasets/outputs and partnering with stakeholders to clarify requirements and validate results.
- Implement data quality controls (automated checks, monitoring, alerting) and partner with data owners to resolve root causes.
- Partner with Technology to align on architecture, security, access patterns, and operational support models.
- Support release management for platform changes (testing coordination, deployment readiness, and post‑release verification).
- Prepare Legal data for AI use cases by curating training/feature datasets, standardizing metadata, and ensuring data is usable for tagging, classification, and search experiences.
- Build and run AI-enabled pipelines (where applicable) to support automated tagging, classification, and enrichment of Legal content and contract metadata, partnering with Technology and model owners to operationalize outputs.
Qualifications
Required
- Master’s degree or equivalent advanced professional experience is required.
- Experience building and supporting data pipelines, integrations, or data products in an enterprise environment.
- Knowledge of Databricks (e.g., notebooks, jobs/workflows, Delta Lake concepts) and how it is used to build and operate data pipelines.
- Deep understanding of relational databases and data modeling, including strong SQL skills and familiarity with OData concepts/patterns.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex data/platform issues and drive root‑cause resolution with Technology partners.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills; ability to operate autonomously and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred
- Experience with Legal systems, contract repositories, or contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms.
- Familiarity with data governance, operational control frameworks, and audit/regulatory expectations.
- Experience with data quality tooling, monitoring/alerting patterns, and batch/near‑real‑time processing concepts.
- Experience translating business requirements into technical designs and partnering effectively across Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Technology.
- Data visualization skills and/or UI/UX design experience to improve usability of data products, dashboards, or end‑user experiences.
Salary Range:
$70,000 - $130,000 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.
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.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Vice President
Target companies with a visa sponsorship track record
Before applying, research whether a company has sponsored senior-level employees before. Firms that have filed H-1B visa petitions for director and VP-level roles are far more likely to do it again than those with no history of executive sponsorship.
Start your OPT extension or H-1B planning early
VP hiring processes can take three to six months. If your OPT expires within that window, address it upfront. Employers who want you will plan around your timeline, but only if you give them enough notice to act.
Leverage your network, not just job postings
Most VP-level roles are filled before they are publicly listed. Former managers, industry peers, and conference connections are more likely to surface executive opportunities than any job board. Invest in those relationships consistently and specifically.
Frame visa sponsorship as a solved problem
At the VP level, employers expect candidates to be direct. Briefly explain your OPT status, your timeline, and what sponsorship involves. Showing you understand the process reduces employer anxiety and positions you as someone who handles complexity well.
Pursue STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
A STEM OPT extension adds 24 months to your work authorization, giving you and your employer significantly more runway. If your field qualifies, apply well before your standard OPT expires to avoid any gap in employment authorization.
Consider the O-1A visa as an alternative pathway
If your background includes significant achievements, awards, or recognized leadership, the O-1A may be a strong alternative to the H-1B lottery. Many senior executives qualify, and it has no annual cap or random selection process.
Vice President OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as a Vice President in the United States?
Yes, F-1 OPT students can legally work as a Vice President as long as the role qualifies as a specialty occupation and you maintain valid work authorization. Most VP roles in finance, technology, consulting, and operations meet the specialty occupation standard because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field.
Do employers typically sponsor OPT students for VP-level positions?
Sponsorship at the VP level is less common than at entry or mid-level, but it does happen at companies that have sponsored senior hires before. Multinational corporations, growth-stage technology companies, and financial institutions are the most likely to sponsor. Browse VP-level roles on Migrate Mate to identify employers actively hiring OPT candidates for senior positions.
How does the H-1B lottery affect OPT students pursuing VP roles?
If your VP role requires an H-1B, your employer must register you in the annual lottery, which runs in March for an October 1 start date. Selection is not guaranteed. If you are not selected, your OPT must cover the gap, or your employer will need to explore cap-exempt options or alternative visa categories like the O-1A.
What happens to my OPT if a VP hiring process takes longer than expected?
Your OPT authorization does not pause during a long hiring process. If your OPT expires before you receive an offer or before H-1B sponsorship is filed, you lose work authorization. This makes timing critical at the VP level. If you have a STEM-eligible degree, applying for the 24-month extension early provides meaningful additional runway.
Does the specialty occupation requirement affect VP roles differently than other positions?
Yes. USCIS scrutinizes VP petitions more closely because the role's management responsibilities can appear disconnected from a specific degree field. The strongest petitions tie the VP's day-to-day duties directly to a specialized body of knowledge. VP roles in engineering, finance, data science, and technology generally meet this standard more cleanly than general management positions.