JPMorgan Security Services Lawyer - Assistant Vice President 

China, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island 

349918204

As an Assistant Vice President in the APAC Securities Services Legal team, you provide critical legal support to a business operating in over 100 markets. You will draft and negotiate key contracts, advise on product offerings, and help manage legal risks for institutional clients. Your work ensures the integrity and success of our Securities Services business, supporting central banks, sovereign wealth funds, and major asset managers. You will collaborate across regions and functions, contributing to a culture of excellence and innovation.

Job responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to the APAC Securities Services business
• Draft and negotiate global custody, fund services, collateral management, and securities lending agreements
• Advise management and internal stakeholders on legal matters related to Securities Services products
• Lead or participate in regional and global legal initiatives, including product and market expansion
• Conduct legal due diligence and develop contract templates
• Instruct and collaborate with external counsel, managing legal costs effectively
• Assist with regulatory enquiries, investigations, and disputes
• Identify and escalate relevant legal issues to stakeholders proactively
• Manage and control legal risks constructively
• Build rapport and collaborate with internal stakeholders across jurisdictions
• Communicate legal issues clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Qualified lawyer with 4+ years of legal experience
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage workflow in a multi-jurisdictional environment
• Collaborative mindset and ability to build relationships
• Proactive approach to issue identification and escalation
• Adaptability to apply legal skills in new contexts
• Ability to manage legal risks constructively
• Fluent in written and spoken Chinese
• Compliance with relevant licensing requirements for the jurisdiction

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience at a top-tier law firm and in-house in financial services
• Prior experience in custody, fund administration, securities lending, and collateral management
• Knowledge of global custody and securities-related services
• Experience managing legal matters for institutional clients
• Familiarity with regulatory and dispute resolution processes
• Track record of supporting product launches and market expansions
• Successful completion of conflicts of interest clearance review