The position requires managing litigation, providing legal advice on financial products, and supporting senior management at JPMorgan Chase, demanding strong communication and organizational skills.
Job Description
JPMorgan Chase & Co.(NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2 trillion and operations in more than 60 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. The Legal Department of JPMorgan Chase & Co is responsible for providing legal services to the Corporation and is organized by Practice Groups that generally conform to the Corporation's lines of business ("LOBs") and corporate staff areas. This structure facilitates the communication of legal and regulatory changes by the legal team to the businesses and the communication by the LOBs of business developments to the legal teams in a timely manner.
JPMorgan Chase is seeking an attorney with at least five years' experience to provide legal support for the JPMorgan Asset Management (Canada) Inc. ("JPMAMC") business, with particular responsibility for JPMAMC's exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), private institutional funds and separate accounts.
Job Responsibilities
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
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.
JPMorgan Chase & Co.(NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2 trillion and operations in more than 60 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. The Legal Department of JPMorgan Chase & Co is responsible for providing legal services to the Corporation and is organized by Practice Groups that generally conform to the Corporation's lines of business ("LOBs") and corporate staff areas. This structure facilitates the communication of legal and regulatory changes by the legal team to the businesses and the communication by the LOBs of business developments to the legal teams in a timely manner.
JPMorgan Chase is seeking an attorney with at least five years' experience to provide legal support for the JPMorgan Asset Management (Canada) Inc. ("JPMAMC") business, with particular responsibility for JPMAMC's exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), private institutional funds and separate accounts.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal and regulatory advice in connection with JPMAMC products (e.g., ETFs, private institutional funds, separate accounts, and sub-advisory accounts).
- This role requires working closely with Product Development, Sales and Portfolio Managers on the launch of new ETFs and private funds and provide on-going support for existing funds (primarily equity-oriented strategies).
- Work with Sales and Client Account Management teams on negotiation of investment management agreements, fund subscription agreements, sub-advisory agreements, wrappers and other account-opening documents with institutional clients, including benefit plans, endowments and foundations, and insurance companies.
- Create and support maintenance of agreements between JPMAMC and its affiliated service providers.
- Support placement of Canadian institutional clients in foreign funds offered by JPMAMC affiliates.
- Support JPMAMC Board of Directors in coordination with JPM's Office of the Secretary.
- Provide advice in connection with Canadian securities and investment laws, including the National Instrument 31-103, the National Instrument 81-102 and provincial legislation (including pension regulations).
- Partner with Product teams, Compliance, Tax, Controls and Risk leadership to (i) support business objectives and analyze discreate issues that arise from time to time and (ii) support well-run, controlled and compliant operations.
- Partner with colleagues across the Legal Department, including teams in the Americas, Europe and Asia.
- All other duties as necessary or assigned to provide high caliber line of business legal support.
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
- JD from an accredited law school.
- Canadian bar admission required.
- Top-tier law firm experience preferred.
- The ideal candidate will have demonstrable asset management expertise including experience in ETFs.
- The confidence and interpersonal and networking skills necessary for effective interaction with business clients at all levels, other parts of the firm and external parties.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication and negotiating skills.
- Proficient in French.
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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