JPMorgan Technology Transaction Attorney - Assistant Vice President Senior Counsel 

United States, New Jersey, Jersey City 

319645586

Job responsibilities

• Structure, draft and negotiate agreements with third parties related to technology, including but not limited to intellectual property licenses, SaaS agreements, software, hardware and maintenance agreements, reseller agreements, professional services agreements, market data agreements, index license agreements, platform agreements, and cloud services contracts.
• Manage end-to-end negotiations, and navigate internal processes and coordinate e with internal stakeholders, partners and clients to reach timely and successful execution of agreements.
• Provide guidance and subject matter expertise on new and existing regulatory requirements to internal business and functional partners.
• Support the firm’s investments and acquisitions by conducting diligence on technology companies, including with respect to IP, controls, privacy, and technology.
• Provide advisory and transactional support to the firm’s applied research teams and innovation centers in the technology organization.
• Provide advisory support on information security topics, including both data protection and cybersecurity matters, to all lines of business and to the firm’s central controls teams.
• Build cross-functional teams with business, compliance and strategy partners to solve for novel legal issues presented by the application of new technologies in financial services.

Required

• 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.
• At least 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney in a law firm or corporate law environment with substantial experience in one of the Practice Group’s core coverage areas.
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts for technology/outsourcing transactions with third party providers, e.g. software licensing/support, software as a service, content licenses, reseller agreements, outsourcing, cloud, consulting, professional and other services agreements.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, technology controls, information security, data privacy and protection, and data management.
• Familiarity with global regulatory issues relevant to the use of technology in financial services, including outsourcing and third-party risk management.
• Strong interest in new and emerging technology solutions and applications.
• Understanding of the intellectual property issues raised by emerging technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, business judgment and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, organizational and negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of personnel and management, including senior executives.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure, handle deadlines, and manage multiple tasks in a high performance environment.