As Vice President Securities Services Legal, you will lead a team of lawyers, advising on Securities Services in APAC and EMEA, drafting contracts, and supporting business partners.
Job Description
Join our dynamic and fast paced team in Legal function. This is a unique opportunity for you to be a part of our Legal function in India and partner with Securities Services in multiple markets.
Job summary:
As a Vice President Securities Services Legal in our Legal team, you will be an integral part of the APAC, and EMEA Securities Services legal teams. You will advise and support the Securities Services business in multiple markets across APAC, and EMEA, which perform various services to clients include global custody and sub-custody services, fund administrative services, agency securities financing, depositary services and collateral services for mutual and pension funds, managed investment schemes, multi-national corporations, banks and non-bank financial institutions, and government bodies worldwide. Being part of the Securities Services Legal team, you will collaborate and work closely with other lawyers and business partners located in Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Europe, Middle-East and Africa (EMEA).
Job responsibilities:
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:
Prior experience in custody, funds and/or securities related services or in transaction banking will be an advantage.
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.
Join our dynamic and fast paced team in Legal function. This is a unique opportunity for you to be a part of our Legal function in India and partner with Securities Services in multiple markets.
Job summary:
As a Vice President Securities Services Legal in our Legal team, you will be an integral part of the APAC, and EMEA Securities Services legal teams. You will advise and support the Securities Services business in multiple markets across APAC, and EMEA, which perform various services to clients include global custody and sub-custody services, fund administrative services, agency securities financing, depositary services and collateral services for mutual and pension funds, managed investment schemes, multi-national corporations, banks and non-bank financial institutions, and government bodies worldwide. Being part of the Securities Services Legal team, you will collaborate and work closely with other lawyers and business partners located in Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Europe, Middle-East and Africa (EMEA).
Job responsibilities:
- Providing leadership, management and oversight for a team of lawyers based in Mumbai.
- Working collaboratively, support, build and manage relationships with regional lawyers in Hong Kong, Australia, London and other locations to support Securities Services businesses across APAC and EMEA.
- Drafting and negotiating a variety of Securities Services contracts (e.g., global & direct custody agreements, fund services agreements, subcustodian agreements, securities lending agreements, and collateral management services agreements etc.) with clients of the firm.
- Providing legal guidance and support to business partners such as Sales, Product, Client Service and Operations, and Control Partners.
- Supporting global and regional Securities Services projects and initiatives.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Minimum 10 years of post-qualification legal experience (either as in-house counsel in the financial services industry or as a lawyer in a top-tier law firm).
- Successful track record in leading and managing a team of high performing lawyers.
- Ability to work independently, delegate and manage others.
- Strong drafting, negotiation and legal analytical skills.
- Ability to prioritise and proactively manage workflow in a multi-jurisdictional transaction environment.
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
- Ability to communicate and articulate legal issues effectively and practically with colleagues at all levels and across different jurisdictions and functions.
- Ability to work collaboratively and build close rapport with internal stakeholders.
- Ability to identify risks, exercise good judgment and escalate issues in a timely manner to relevant stakeholders.
- Fluent in written and spoken English
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:
Prior experience in custody, funds and/or securities related services or in transaction banking will be an advantage.
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.
JPMorganChase Singapore Office
One@Changi City, Changi Business Park Central 1, Singapore, 486036
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