Capital Markets Lawyer - Vice President

2w2 weeks ago

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

London, GB · Full-time · £200,000 – £300,000

About this role

The Legal Department at JPMorgan Chase manages legal and other risks, advises on products and services, and interprets laws and regulations that impact the firm. Our global team is made up of 2,000 lawyers and legal professionals with a reputation as thought leaders who deliver best-in-class services.

In this role, you will be responsible primarily for documenting, reviewing and executing EMEA debt capital markets transactions, including investment grade, high yield and emerging markets bond issues, hybrid capital, covered bonds, and liability management. You will closely work with the business teams, risk and control areas, and Legal colleagues globally.

Based in London, the Capital Markets Practice Group for Europe, Middle East and Africa handles a broad portfolio of capital markets matters through a team located in London and Mumbai. As a trusted advisor, you will help safeguard the integrity of the firm while doing cutting-edge work in a first-in-class financial institution.

We are committed to a culture of inclusivity and belonging, where people can grow and succeed throughout their careers. Proactively sharing experience and know-how with colleagues globally, you will also participate in Legal and firm-wide projects, providing training to the business and within Legal.

Requirements

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and execution skills, and results-driven
Ability to think laterally to identify and assess wider risks for the Firm, and to proactively work with the business and other control functions to find solutions
Ability to cope with a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Ability to work both independently and as a team player, proactively and multi-task
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Keen interest in transactional, legal regulatory work
Must be able to demonstrate solid debt capital markets experience at a law firm or an in-house legal team at an investment bank
Lawyer must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based or otherwise in compliance with in-house counsel registration rules

Responsibilities

Pro-actively support business groups across EMEA and other offices globally which originate transactions, through structuring and execution of transactions including review and negotiation of legal documents
Provide legal advice and guidance on risk assessment and solutions
Liaise with business teams, control areas, and Legal colleagues in setting and maintaining documentation standards, internal policies, and practice guidelines
Monitor relevant legal, regulatory, and documentation developments
Pro-actively share experience and know-how with colleagues in Legal globally
Provide training to the business and within Legal
Participate in Legal and firm-wide projects

Benefits

Work with a global team of 2,000 lawyers and legal professionals recognised as thought leaders
Culture of inclusivity and belonging
Opportunities to grow and succeed throughout your career
Cutting-edge work at a first-in-class financial institution