Assistant General Counsel - Macro Markets - Vice President

JPMorganChase; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Jersey City, NJ seeks a Vice President, Assistant General Counsel to lead drafting and negotiation of derivatives documentation and to advise front office on FX and derivatives transactions and regulatory requirements.

You will join a high-caliber US Macro Markets Legal Team providing training and ongoing support, with a focus on policy, risk management and cross-functional collaboration across global teams.

Qualifications

• Law degree required.
• Attorney candidates must be licensed to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Minimum 5 years of attorney experience in law firm or corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate trading documentation for bilateral and cleared derivatives.
• Advise front office on structuring FX and derivatives transactions.
• Provide regulatory compliance guidance for bilateral and cleared derivatives products.
• Assess netting and collateral enforceability opinions.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Business judgment

Strategic thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Description

The US Macro Markets Legal Team provides legal support to the US Macro Markets & Sales teams. Among other topics, this Legal Team provides primary legal coverage in the drafting and negotiation of documentation relating to derivatives (including ISDA Master Agreements, futures documentation, clearing documentation and collateral documentation).

As a Vice President, Assistant General Counsel in the US Macro Markets Legal Team, you will be responsible for drafting, negotiating and advising on the full range of documentation relating to derivatives (including ISDA Master Agreements, futures documentation, OTC and treasury clearing documentation and collateral documentation) and will advise the front office on structuring foreign exchange and derivatives transactions and on regulatory requirements relating to derivatives. You will join a successful, well established team of professionals, and will be provided with extensive training upon joining followed by continued on the job support when needed.

The Legal Department at JPMorgan Chase & Co. 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 about 2,000 lawyers and legal professionals with a reputation 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 belonging, where people can grow and succeed throughout their careers while working for a first-in-class financial institution doing cutting-edge work. If these values resonate with you, we would like to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate trading documentation for bilateral and cleared derivatives activity, including related confirmations
• Serve as a trusted advisor to front office, sales/trading and product teams on structuring FX and derivatives transactions
• Advise on regulatory requirements relating to bilateral and cleared derivatives products
• Analyze netting and collateral enforceability opinions

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Law degree 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.
• At least 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney in a law firm or corporate law environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong business judgment and strategic thinking.
• Proven ability to independently identify issues, analyze problems and provide viable solutions.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, organizational and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure, handle deadlines, and manage multiple tasks in a high performance environment.
• Ability to follow up on assignments in a timely manner and exercise good business judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build consensus across a global matrix organization.
• Team player, confident and proactive

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts for derivatives or other financial products is preferred

All candidates for roles in the Legal Department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment. Attorneys must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing or otherwise eligible to practice law in the jurisdiction in which the position is based.