Legal Markets (Advogado), Vice President (VP)

Jpmorganchase; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 180.000 - 250.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading financial services firm in São Paulo seeks a highly skilled Lawyer to provide comprehensive legal support for its Markets lines of business, focusing on derivatives and regulated markets. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience, a profound understanding of financial markets, and strong communication skills. This full-time role offers an opportunity to drive regulatory compliance and strategic initiatives across jurisdictions.

Qualificações

• Qualified with at least 7 years of legal experience ideally as a lawyer in financial markets or corporate practice.
• Profound understanding of financial markets banking regulation and derivatives.
• Fluent in English; Spanish will be seen as a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver legal guidance to local Markets lines of business particularly in derivatives repos trading.
• Draft review and negotiate documents related to local and cross-border loans and derivatives.
• Collaborate with business teams to coordinate internal legal discussions.
• Support business teams in structuring complex deals and reviewing new product initiatives.
• Assist the Latin America Markets business franchise in trading matters.
• Draft internal legal assessments for submission to internal committees.
• Advise on legal regulatory and risk matters related to Markets in Brazil.
• Stay informed about key regulatory agendas impacting the business.

Conhecimentos

Strong drafting, negotiation and legal analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to apply technical product knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability to apply legal skills

Formação académica

Licensed attorney in Brazil

At least 7 years of legal experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

Position Overview : We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lawyer to join our Brazil Markets Legal Team. This role involves providing comprehensive legal support to our local Markets lines of business with a focus on derivatives repos trading regulated markets structured financing and prudential rules. The candidate will play a crucial role in navigating complex legal landscapes ensuring compliance and driving strategic initiatives across various jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Support: Deliver legal guidance to local Markets lines of business particularly in derivatives repos trading in regulated markets structured financing and prudential rules.
• Document Management: Draft review and negotiate a wide array of documents related to local and cross-border loans and derivatives (including CGDs, CSAs and bespoke loan agreements as well as ancillary contracts).
• Cross‑Jurisdiction Coordination: Collaborate with business teams and other stakeholders to coordinate internal legal discussions for multi‑jurisdictional derivatives and structured finance transactions. Engage with teams in the US, other Latin American jurisdictions and other regions and liaise with outside counsel as needed.
• Deal Structuring: Support business teams in structuring complex and innovative deals reviewing new product initiatives and supporting the business with draft of agreements as well as regulatory advice.
• Regional Support: Assist the Latin America Markets business franchise in various trading matters working with Legal teams in each country or outside counsel where JPMorgan lacks an internal Legal team.
• Internal Assessments: Draft internal legal assessments and review legal opinions for submission to internal committees on netting and collateral confidence issues related to derivatives repos and central clearing matters for both client and in‑house trading activity.
• Regulatory Advisory: Advise local management and key stakeholders on legal regulatory and risk matters related to Markets lines of business in Brazil. Address local governance regulatory and transactional work concerning JPMorgan vehicles and entities operating in Brazil.
• Regulatory Awareness: Stay informed about key regulatory agendas impacting JPMorgan businesses. Advise on regulatory changes and participate in industry association forums.

Qualifications

• Experience: Qualified with at least 7 years of legal experience ideally as a lawyer in financial markets or corporate practice in a law firm or as in‑house counsel in the financial services industry.
• Knowledge: Profound understanding of financial markets banking regulation and derivatives.
• Licensing: Licensed attorney in Brazil.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English. Spanish will be seen as a plus.

Skill Set

• Strong drafting, negotiation and legal analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Strong interpersonal skills, team‑oriented and ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders.
• Ability to apply technical product knowledge and experience to complex and innovative transactions and products.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and respond to business needs and goals.
• Adaptability to apply legal skills in new business areas and subjects with a willingness to develop and excel beyond comfort zones.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department / Functional Area: Legal

Vacancy: 1