The Corporate and Strategic Equities business is part of J.P. Morgan’s Markets line of business, within its Commercial & Investment Bank. It covers a wide range of products and situations in the equities markets, from financing significant positions in shares, to helping clients gain strategic exposure to issuers using a variety of equity derivatives. The legal team supports that business in executing transactions by providing trusted advice on legal, regulatory and commercial issues and drafting and negotiating documentation in a variety of formats. 

The role is both highly transactional and technically challenging, covering clients across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region as part of a wider global legal team. The breadth and complexity of the business and the issues that arise require a deep knowledge of both regulatory and product-related issues across geographies, as well as the ability to critically identify, analyse, explain and mitigate legal risks.

As a Vice President and Assistant General Counsel in the EMEA Corporate Equities Legal team you will be an enthusiastic, driven lawyer with equity derivatives or margin loan experience and a solutions-based mindset who is looking to work on complex, innovative matters within a collaborative environment.

Job responsibilities:

Provide expert legal and regulatory support to the business, from inception to transaction close.Draft, review, and negotiate complex transaction documentation, collaborating with external counsel when required.Identify and address legal, regulatory, and commercial risks.Liaise with legal colleagues in other jurisdictions on cross-border transactions and with other internal risk and control teams.Advise on regulatory changes and drive process improvements across coverage areas.

Required qualifications, skills and capabilities:

Licensed to practice law in England & Wales or a similar jurisdictionSolid PQE with experience in derivatives, excellent drafting skills and a familiarity with ISDA documentation and ideally LMA-style margin loansAbility to critically analyse complex structures and situations, demonstrating good judgement and proactive risk management.Strong organisational and communication skills.A dedication to fostering an inclusive culture.