Global Technology Legal Practice Group - Sr Associate Counsel

Job Description
The Global Technology Legal Practice Group provides legal support to the firm's technology organization, and to all business units on technology matters. Among other topics, this Practice Group provides primary legal coverage in the areas of Cloud, Data Management, Technology Transactions, Outsourcing, SaaS and Licensing Agreements, and other outsourcing agreements. The Practice Group supports many of the firm's most innovative and cutting edge initiatives, including new products and services, the acquisition of all technology services, research and development, and external partnerships and collaborations.
As an Associate, Counsel within the Global Technology Legal Practice Group , you will focus on technology transactional works primarily for the firm's Global Technology organization. The attorney in this role will handle the structuring, drafting, negotiation and analysis of agreements for the acquisition of global and domestic technology products and services, including but not limited to intellectual property licenses, outsourcing, software license/support and SaaS agreements. The attorney will work closely with colleagues in Sourcing, Third-Party Oversight, Information Security and Global Technology. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior attorney with a foundation in technology transactions and outsourcing to work at the intersection of finance and technology, and to gain exposure to a complex and innovative industry-leading technology strategy.
Job responsibilities include:

• Structure, draft and negotiate agreements with third parties related to technology, including but not limited to intellectual property licenses, SaaS agreements, software, hardware and maintenance agreements, reseller agreements, professional services agreements, market data agreements, index license agreements, platform agreements, and cloud services contracts.
• Manage end-to-end negotiations, and navigate internal processes and coordinate e with internal stakeholders, partners and clients to reach timely and successful execution of agreements.
• Provide guidance and subject matter expertise on new and existing regulatory requirements to internal business and functional partners.
• Support the firm's investments and acquisitions by conducting diligence on technology companies, including with respect to IP, controls, privacy, and technology.
• Build cross-functional teams with business, compliance and strategy partners to solve for novel legal issues presented by the application of new technologies in financial services.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Law degree or educational equivalent required. Attorney 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.
• At least 1-3 years of experience as a practicing attorney in a law firm or corporate law environment.
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts for technology/outsourcing transactions with third party providers, e.g. software licensing/support, software as a service, content licenses, reseller agreements, outsourcing, cloud, consulting, professional and other services agreements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and legal research skills.
• Strong business judgment and strategic thinking.
• Proven ability to independently identify issues, analyze problems and provide viable solutions.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, organizational and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under accurately under pressure, handle deadlines, and manage multiple tasks in a high performance environment.
• Ability to follow up on assignments in a timely manner and exercise good business judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build consensus across a global matrix organization.

Please submit all applications in English.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Familiarity with global regulatory issues relevant to the use of technology in financial services, including outsourcing and third-party risk management.
• Strong interest in new and emerging technology solutions and applications.

All candidates for roles in the Legal Department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment. Attorneys must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing or otherwise eligible to practice law in the jurisdiction in which the position is based.
About Us
J.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 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.