Vice President – Markets and Securities Services Legal

Job DescriptionAre you a Japan-qualified lawyer eager to make an impact in a leading global investment bank? As a Vice President in our Markets and Securities Services Legal team in Japan, you will have the opportunity to support our dynamic businesses and contribute to our success. This role offers a unique chance to develop your career with hands-on support from experienced professionals.As a Vice President in the JPMorgan Markets and Securities Services Legal team, you will provide legal support for our Markets and Securities Services businesses in Japan and cross-border. You will collaborate with local and global teams to ensure compliance with evolving laws and regulations, offering legal advice and contributing to policy development. This role is ideal for a motivated lawyer looking to advance their career in a dynamic and challenging environment. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply.Job ResponsibilitiesProvide legal analysis and support to JPMorgan's Markets and Securities Services businesses in Japan and cross-border, covering both transactional and non-transactional matters, including regulatory and general corporate affairsReview, draft, and negotiate transactional and other documents related to the covered businesses in Japan and cross-borderAnalyze relevant laws and regulations to evaluate their impact on the covered businesses and advise on regulatory aspectsCollaborate with local and global Business, Compliance, and Controls teams on legal and regulatory matters, both originating in Japan and cross-border, to identify and implement policy, process, and procedural changes ensuring compliance with evolving laws and regulationsOffer legal advice and contribute to policy development for local, regional, and global new business initiatives, products, templates, and platforms, representing the covered businesses in JapanParticipate in domestic, regional, and global project teams related to regulatory developments, requests, exams, and auditsAssist colleagues with expertise in ISDA-related documentation and structured note and repackaging documentationContribute to developing a disciplined control environment within JPMorgan, identifying and mitigating legal and other risksManage outside counsel in connection with the above work streamsRequired Qualifications, Capabilities, And SkillsAdmission to practice law in Japan with 3 years of relevant experience at a top-tier law firm or financial institutionStrong drafting, negotiation, and legal analytical skills with attention to detailExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and cross-locational team to achieve common goalsEffective problem-solving skills, strong multi-tasking abilities, proactive self-starter, and ability to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlinesProficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and ExcelNative in Japanese and fluency in English, both written and spokenPreferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And SkillsExperience in Markets businesses, including structured products (such as structured notes and repackagings) and OTC derivatives or other transactional documentation across various asset classes (equity, fixed income, foreign exchange, commodities), and associated regulatory issues.Eagerness and flexibility to engage with new challenges and issues, including new legal topics/areas.Strong research and/or transaction management skillsABOUT USJ.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.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 TeamOur 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.