JPMorganChase · 10 hours ago
Emerging Technology Legal - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel
545 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ, 07310, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$200K/yr - $275K/yr
5+ years expJPMorganChase is a leading financial institution at the forefront of technology and finance, seeking a Vice President, Assistant General Counsel for their Emerging Technology Legal team. In this role, you will advise on legal risks and collaborate with various stakeholders to drive innovation in emerging technology initiatives.
Asset ManagementBankingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Advise business, strategy, and technology stakeholders on legal risks related to emerging technology initiatives
Structure and negotiate agreements with vendors, partners, and third parties for blockchain, digital assets, and quantum computing projects
Negotiate and structure engagements with universities and national laboratories on cutting-edge research collaborations
Partner with regulatory and government relations teams to guide global policy on digital assets, central bank digital currencies, and distributed ledger technologies
Provide advisory and transactional support to applied research teams and innovation centers
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address novel legal issues in financial services technology applications
Educate and counsel internal legal colleagues on emerging technology topics
Draft and negotiate complex documentation, including NDAs, evaluation agreements, proofs of concept, MOUs, and consortia agreements
Independently identify legal issues, analyze problems, and deliver practical solutions
Communicate effectively with business clients, technologists, and other stakeholders to provide strategic legal guidance
Manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a high-performance, fast-paced environment
Qualification
Required
JD or educational equivalent; compliance with all relevant attorney licensing requirements
Minimum 5 years of experience advising on complex commercial matters, with at least 3 years focused on emerging technologies in the financial industry
Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate unique and complicated agreements
Proven analytical skills to identify issues and provide viable solutions independently
Strong knowledge of legal issues and business use cases for emerging technologies in finance
Experience advising on complex legal and regulatory matters with limited regulatory guidance
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with diverse stakeholders
Ability to work accurately under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Strong business judgment and strategic thinking
Exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to educate and counsel internal clients on EmTech issues
Preferred
Familiarity with global regulatory issues affecting emerging technologies in financial services
Experience partnering with regulatory affairs teams to formulate feedback and advocacy positions
Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to build consensus across a global, matrixed organization
Experience in forming and negotiating consortia and research agreements
Demonstrated ability to influence industry standards and regulatory policy
Track record of supporting innovation in a high-performance environment
Benefits
Comprehensive health care coverage
On-site health and wellness centers
A retirement savings plan
Backup childcare
Tuition reimbursement
Mental health support
Financial coaching
Company
JPMorganChase
With a history tracing its roots to 1799 in New York City, JPMorganChase is one of the world's oldest, largest, and best-known financial institutions—carrying forth the innovative spirit of our heritage firms in global operations across 100 markets.
10001+ employees
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Leadership Team
Allison Beer
CEO of Card Services and Connected Commerce
Dan Mendelson
CEO, Morgan Health
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