Senior Legal Counsel - Asset Management Assistant Vice President

Job Description

Being part of the Asset Management EMEA Legal team, you will focus primarily on reviewing, analyzing and negotiating complex asset management distribution and client agreements, and effectively communicating related requirements to the Asset Management business.

Job Summary:

As a Senior Legal Counsel - Asset Management Assistant Vice President within the Asset Management business, you will primarily focus on reviewing, analyzing, and negotiating complex asset management distribution and client agreements, as well as effectively communicating related requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Work cross-functionally and globally to negotiate complex commercial agreements with J.P. Morgan's clients.
2. Provide senior legal support to sales, client service and other internal collaborators across EMEA AM Business.
3. Act as first point of contact in the Legal Department for assistance in advising on EMEA AM business issues in relation to distribution of funds.
4. Navigating regulatory changes in the UK and EU and advising on legal risks that impact the EMEA AM Business.
5. Liaise and coordinate with EMEA external counsel and internal functions such as compliance, internal lawyers and other stakeholders to source and coordinate feedback where necessary.
6. Lead on projects and product initiatives across EMEA AM Business.
7. Review, draft and advise independently on a broad range of client facing documentation as well as mandatory retail disclosure documents.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

1. Fluent in written and spoken English, with excellent English writing and communication skills.
2. Law degree and membership in jurisdictional organization. Candidates must be in compliance with all relevant licensing requirements including the requirements of the jurisdiction where the role will be located prior to commencement of employment.
3. Minimum of 5+ years of experience in legal practice.
4. A team player who can collaborate and communicate effectively with internal lawyers and other business and compliance professionals.
5. Strong analytical thinker who is detail-oriented, practical and skilled at issue spotting and problem solving.
6. Self-starter who is able to work collaboratively in a high performing team, takes ownership of responsibilities and projects, is results-oriented and flexible.
7. Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced, complex business environment and maintain communication with attorneys regarding project status and estimated completion timelines.

• LLM/masters preferred.
• Experience in financial services and international fund products are a plus.
• Experience working in a global and cross border industry.