Securities Services Attorney - Assistant Vice President

Job Description

The Legal Department at JPMorgan Chase 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. 

As Securities Services Attorney – Assistant Vice President in our Legal department, you'll provide legal support across our diverse Securities Services business. While the full platform includes Custody, Fund Services, ETFs, Agency Securities Finance, Collateral Management, Cash and Liquidity Management, Depositary Receipts, and Digital Assets, you'll initially focus on a select number of these areas based on business needs and your expertise. In this role, you will focus on negotiating agreements and you will be able to apply your negotiation and transactional experience. You'll work independently with business personnel and senior JPMorgan Chase leaders while tackling the complex legal challenges that come with our evolving service offerings. You will also work with a broad range of clients—including asset managers, hedge funds, private equity funds, pension funds, banks, broker-dealers, and insurance companies—delivering solutions that span all Securities Services products. This role provides excellent opportunities for professional growth and is ideal for attorneys with institutional client experience, preferably in the financial services sector. 

Job responsibilities

• Review, identify, analyze and escalate issues raised during negotiation of a variety of complex service agreements, including custody, fund administration and non-disclosure agreements for institutional clients.
• Contributing to the oversight of the contents and execution of documents.
• Determining the applicability of regulatory requirements and working with stakeholders, including business and control partners, regarding implementation.
• Providing support to special projects across the Firm’s lines of business.
• Ensuring day-to-day support of Securities Services business and functional partners.

Required qualifications, skills, and capabilities

• Ability to understand the business needs and partner with the business and control partners to create pragmatic solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with clients.
• Team player who can collaborate with Legal, control partners and business groups.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to work independently, manage complex projects, and multitask successfully in a fast-paced and complex business environment.
• A minimum of 4 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.
• All candidates for roles in the Legal department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.

Preferred qualifications, skills, and capabilities

• Experience providing legal services to operationally intensive businesses, preferably in financial services such as banks, broker dealers and/or fund complexes.
• Familiarity with non-disclosure agreements, account control agreements, custody agreements, fund services agreements, or securities lending/trading documents.

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

With large, global operations, the Legal team tackles complex issues and helps shape the regulations that affect the businesses. The group is organized into practice groups that align with the lines of business and corporate staff areas, which encourages collaboration on legal, regulatory and business developments as they arise.