Corporate and Investment Bank – Legal –Derivatives Lawyer – Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in London seeks a Vice President for their Corporate and Investment Bank – Legal team. The role involves providing legal coverage for credit trading activities, managing complex transactions in emerging markets, derivatives, and cryptocurrency. Candidates should have at least four years of post-qualification experience in finance law, strong drafting skills, and a license to practice law in England & Wales. This is an excellent opportunity to work on innovative legal transactions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ PQE in derivatives/finance.
• Familiarity with ISDA documentation.
• Proactive and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal support and advice to the business.
• Reviewing and drafting transaction documentation.
• Identifying and resolving legal and regulatory issues.
• Managing relationships with external counsel.
• Collaborating on cross-border transactions.
• Advising on regulatory changes.
• Driving process improvements.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Ability to understand complex structures

Good judgment

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Interest in transactional work

Education

Licensed to practice law in England & Wales

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Corporate and Investment Bank – Legal – Derivatives Lawyer – Vice President, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

13.08.2025

Expiry Date:

27.09.2025

Job Description:

The role is in the Emerging Market, Credit Derivatives and Fixed Income Financing Legal Team, with primary focus on providing legal coverage to the Credit Trading business in relation to their OTC derivatives activity and the Currencies and Emerging Markets business. The team advises on a broad range of transactions including emerging market financings documented in various formats, vanilla and bespoke credit default swaps, Shariah-compliant derivatives, cryptocurrency-related transactions, and represents Morgan on the EMEA Credit Derivatives Determinations Committee.

As a Corporate and Investment Bank – Legal – Derivatives Lawyer – Vice President, you will advise on transactions across emerging markets, credit derivatives, and cryptocurrency-backed financing, addressing complex legal and regulatory issues and partnering with the business to structure and negotiate transactions across jurisdictions. The team is highly technical, offering a rewarding opportunity for a talented lawyer to work on innovative, market-leading transactions. The role requires knowledge of UK and European derivatives law and regulation.

Job responsibilities

• Providing legal support and advice to the business.
• Reviewing, negotiating, and drafting transaction documentation from inception to close.
• Identifying and resolving legal and regulatory issues.
• Managing relationships with external counsel across jurisdictions.
• Collaborating with legal colleagues on cross-border transactions and with Compliance and other risk functions.
• Advising on regulatory changes affecting the business.
• Driving process improvements in documentation and efficiency.

Required qualifications, skills, and capabilities

• Licensed to practice law in England & Wales or similar jurisdiction.
• 4+ PQE in derivatives/finance with strong drafting skills and familiarity with ISDA documentation.
• Ability to understand complex structures.
• Good judgment, risk awareness, and escalation skills.
• Proactive, confident, and team-oriented.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Interest in transactional work and managing multiple transactions.
• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diverse perspectives.