Assistant General Counsel – VP

Job Description

The JPMorgan Chase legal Department is responsible for providing legal services to the Corporation and is organized by practice groups that align with the Corporation’s lines of business and corporate staff areas. This structure encourages legal teams, businesses and staff areas to discuss legal, regulatory and business developments effectively and in a timely manner.

A part of the Commercial & Investment Bank, J.P. Morgan Payments enables organizations of all sizes to execute transactions efficiently and securely, transforming the movement of information, money and assets. Merchant Services is a line of business within JPMorgan’s Payments business, and is a global merchant acquirer that provides payment processing services (authorizations, conveyance and settlement of transactions involving credit and debit cards, electronic checks and other payment methods).

We are currently searching for an Assistant General Counsel to support the Canadian Payments business, including Merchant Services. The position will be located in Toronto, Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating various agreements
• Advising on products and services, including contract negotiation and documentation
• Advising on marketing documents and new business initiatives
• Interpreting existing laws, rules and regulations and advising on changes thereto
• Coordinating with Legal Department members in other lines of business on a variety of legal, regulatory and business matters
• Providing legal advice to the business and corporate functions on a broad range of issues.
• Collaborating with other functional partners to ensure appropriate awareness and escalation of issues as they arise
• Participating in cross line of business initiatives/practice groups as a subject matter expert.
• Managing outside counsel

Required qualifications

• Approximately 5 – 8 years of experience in a law firm or in-house
• LL.B./J.D. or educational equivalent required. 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.
• Strong legal and technical drafting skills
• Transactional and negotiating experience
• Ability to assume significant independent responsibility immediately
• A proven ability to comfortably operate in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to think strategically
• Ability to write well and communicate effectively to both legal and non-legal professionals, including senior executives
• Ability to build and maintain good client and colleague relationships.
• Outstanding organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

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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