Legal Counsel

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a highly motivated, independent thinking individual to join our global team.

Job summary:

As a Legal Counsel Corporate and Investment Bank Payments Associate within the Corporate and Investment Bank Payments team, you will work across multiple countries and its principal activities include providing (i) cash & liquidity management and new technology products and services such as stable coin, digital assets and virtual accounts, (ii) merchant acquiring and allied services, and (iii) trade and working capital solutions such as (a) core trade (letters of credit, guarantees/SBLCs) facilities and services, (b) structured trade, receivables purchases and supply chain finance facilities, and (c) trade facilities such as draft discounting, loans and export credit agency backed long-term lending; to local and multi-national corporations, bank and non-bank financial institutions, and government bodies.

Job responsibilities:

• Providing legal support and advice to the Payments businesses across all APAC and EMEA jurisdictions on a wide range of client-related transactional matters including reviewing, negotiating, drafting and finalizing contracts with the Bank's borrowers, customers and partner banks;
• Liaising and coordinating with local, regional and global legal colleagues, and functional and business partners on legal issues including cross-border and cross-business activities and projects;
• Instructing and working with outside counsel; and
• Contributing to projects that improve operational processes to increase the efficiency and scalability of legal support.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Qualified lawyer with minimum 4 years of post-qualification legal experience.
• Experience in cash management, liquidity, e-commerce, financial market infrastructure, credit transactions, supply chain finance, factoring, receivables purchase, ICC Uniform Practices and/or merchant acquiring;
• Strong drafting, negotiation and legal analytical skills;
• Ability to communicate well and work in a cross-functional, cross-jurisdiction team to achieve common goals; and able to prioritize and respond to business needs and goals

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.