JPMorgan Securities Services Attorney - Vice President Assistant General Counsel 

United States, New York, New York 

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In this role, you will be able to apply your transactional experience and partner with the Securities Services business team to advise on interesting and complex legal matters.

Job responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on complex transactional matters, including negotiating legal agreements, related to agency securities finance, custody, and fund services for institutional clients
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across multiple product areas in Securities Services, including senior business and control partners, to identify and mitigate legal risks
• Determine the applicability of relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting the financial industry
• Provide legal support for new business initiatives
• Provide day-to-day support to Securities Services business and functional partners

Required qualifications, skills, and capabilities

• At least 5 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
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong negotiation and drafting skills
• Ability to understand the business needs and partner with the business and control partners to create pragmatic solutions
• Team player who has the ability to interact effectively with clients and collaborate with the control partners and business groups
• Strong organizational and project management skills, ability to work independently, manage complex projects and multitask successfully in fast-paced and complex business environment

Preferred qualifications, skills, and capabilities

• Background in providing legal services to operationally intensive businesses
• Familiarity with the US securities laws, Investment Company Act of 1940, and/or Investment Advisers Act of 1940
• Familiarity with the securities lending industry, including experience reviewing and negotiatingSecurities Lending Agreements and Repurchase Agreements