VP & Assistant General Counsel, Macro Derivatives

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the US Macro Markets Legal Team seeks a Vice President, Assistant General Counsel to draft and negotiate derivatives documentation, advise front office on structuring FX and other transactions, and guide regulatory requirements for bilateral and cleared products.

The successful candidate will join a well-established team, receive extensive training upon joining, and work in a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Law degree or educational equivalent required.
• At least 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong business judgment and strategic thinking.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, organizational and negotiation skills.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Team player

Independent issue analysis

Business judgment

Education

Law degree

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the US Macro Markets Legal Team seeks a Vice President, Assistant General Counsel to draft and negotiate derivatives documentation, advise front office on structuring FX and other transactions, and guide regulatory requirements for bilateral and cleared products.

The successful candidate will join a well-established team, receive extensive training upon joining, and work in a high-performance environment.