Securities Services Attorney – Assistant Vice President & Senior Counsel
| Company | JP Morgan Chase |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | JD |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- 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 the Legal, 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
- At least 2 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
Responsibilities
- Reviewing, identifying, analyzing and escalating 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in providing legal services to operationally intensive businesses
- Familiarity with the US securities laws, Investment Company Act of 1940, Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and/or US insurance regulations