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EMEA Equity Derivatives Legal Counsel - Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co., City of Westminster

EMEA Equity Derivatives Legal Counsel - Vice President

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JPMorgan Chase & Co., City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 7 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

  • Advise the business (Trading, Structuring and Sales) on structuring complex derivative transactions, JPM proprietary indices and bespoke structured products. This includes reviewing deal structures and documentation, identifying legal, regulatory and other implementation issues relevant to a transaction, and providing general legal support and advice.
  • Work closely with the business from inception to the close of transactions, including drafting and negotiating transaction documentation.
  • Proactively identify, assess, and support the management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risks affecting the Equities business, including monitoring relevant legal developments, supporting governance forums, and escalating issues appropriately.
  • Collaborate effectively across Legal, business, Compliance and other risk and control functions, and manage external counsel where appropriate to deliver coordinated and efficient outcomes.
  • Drive process, documentation and efficiency improvements across the various areas of coverage, with a focus on legal operational excellence and scalable ways of working.

    Qualified lawyer with 3+ years' post-qualification experience gained in a leading law firm and/or in-house legal team
  • Licensed to practice law in England & Wales or a similar jurisdiction
  • Strong transactional background with experience advising on derivative transactions
  • Excellent negotiation skills and familiarity with UK and European regulations impacting Markets businesses (e.g. MIFID II, EMIR, UK and EU BMR)
  • Strong analytical and risk management skills as well as excellent drafting skills and a solution-oriented approach
  • Highly developed organisational, analytical and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills and an ability to work both independently and as part of a team

    J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives., 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.

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https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/emea-equity-derivatives-legal-counsel-vice-president-127160867
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