Securities Services Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

In this role, you will be able to apply your transactional experience and partner with the Securities Services business team to advise on interesting and complex legal matters. 

As a  Securities Services Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel within the Firm’s Commercial & Investment Bank, you will provide legal support to the Securities Services business, which includes Custody, Fund Services, Agency Securities Finance, Collateral Management, Liquidity and American Depositary Receipts, within the Firm’s Commercial & Investment Bank. You would be a good candidate for this role if you have experience handling legal matters for institutional clients, preferably in the financial services sector. In this role, you would have extensive, independent contact with, and support of, business personnel within Securities Services, including senior leaders of JPMorganChase, and opportunity for career development.

The Legal Department at JPMorganChase manages legal and other risks, advises on products and services, interprets laws and regulations that impact the Firm, and advises the Firm on other matters. Our global team is made up of 2,000+ lawyers and legal professionals with reputations as thought leaders who deliver best-in-class services. As trusted advisors, we help the Firm’s clients while also safeguarding the integrity of the Firm. We are committed to a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, where people can grow and succeed throughout their careers while working for a top tier financial institution that does cutting-edge work. If these values resonate with you, we would like to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on complex transactional matters, including negotiating legal agreements, related to agency securities finance, custody, and fund services for institutional clients
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across multiple product areas in Securities Services, including senior business and control partners, to identify and mitigate legal risks
• Determine the applicability of relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting the financial industry
• Provide legal support for new business initiatives 
• Provide day-to-day support to Securities Services business and functional partners

Required qualifications, skills, and capabilities

• At least 5 years of experience with a major law firm (or equivalent in-house experience).
• JD or educational equivalent required. Attorney candidates must be in compliance with all relevant licensing requirements including the requirements of the jurisdiction where the role will be located prior to commencement of employment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong negotiation and drafting skills
• Ability to understand the business needs and partner with the business and control partners to create pragmatic solutions
• Team player who has the ability to interact effectively with clients and collaborate with the control partners and business groups
• Strong organizational and project management skills, ability to work independently, manage complex projects and multitask successfully in fast-paced and complex business environment

Preferred qualifications, skills, and capabilities

• Background in providing legal services to operationally intensive businesses
• Familiarity with the US securities laws, Investment Company Act of 1940, and/or Investment Advisers Act of 1940 
• Familiarity with the securities lending industry, including experience reviewing and negotiating Securities Lending Agreements and Repurchase Agreements

All candidates for roles in the Legal department must be licensed to practice law in the country of employment and successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.