This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated Luxembourg-qualified lawyer to join the Legal Department in the Commercial & Investment Bank of JPMorgan Chase.
As a Senior Legal Counsel at JPMorgan Chase, within the Europe, Middle-East and Africa (EMEA) Legal department based in Luxembourg, you will be primarily working with the Securities Services business while also supporting the Payments business and working on Luxembourg franchise matters. The work will comprise of client contract negotiations, product development, development of legal policies and controls, regulatory change projects, day-to-day business support and complex new business transactions. This role will require extensive independent contact with, and support of, senior business personnel and the wider EMEA legal team and is a people-manager role.
Job responsibilities
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Providing legal guidance and expertise to product teams specifically, although not limited to, Luxembourg and the EEA, including general advice and negotiation and drafting of transaction documentation and contracts.
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Providing day-to-day legal advice and guidance on Securities Services and Payments related products and services offered to an international client base and generally, ad hoc legal advice, as required.
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Working with product teams and respective industry groups to assess and implement new regulatory requirements.
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Assessing and advising on legal and regulatory risk, reviewing policies and procedures to mitigate risk.
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Instructing and liaising with external counsel, as required.
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Advising product teams on the development and implementation of new products and potential legal/regulatory issues.
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Participation in projects and the development of operational processes which have a legal impact.
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Liaising with business representatives and Legal/Compliance colleagues and other control functions (e.g. Credit, Tax, etc.) in EMEA and globally.
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
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10+ years of relevant legal experience gained within a law firm and/or in the legal department of a financial institution, asset management company or other financial services company.
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Luxembourg or EU qualified lawyer licensed to practice law.
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Ability to understand the business’ needs and partner with product teams to create solutions.
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Excellent relationship management and people skills, with the ability to get along with a broad mix of people and personality styles. You must be able to form and maintain strong working relationships within the legal department, with clients and stakeholders, and work well within a team environment.
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The ability to work independently, priorities and manage matters effectively, escalating key issues where necessary.
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Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
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Strong organizational and project management skills.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
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Strong background in investment funds and broader financial services experience would be ideal.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or financial services legal department
- Luxembourg or EU qualified lawyer licensed to practice law
- Ability to understand business needs and partner with product teams
- Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritize, and manage matters effectively
- Strong negotiation and legal drafting skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong background in investment funds and broader financial services experience
JPMorganChase Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision, alongside wellness and mental health resources. Some locations add onsite health centers and related wellbeing support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k)-type savings plan and related financial benefits, with options such as employee stock purchase participation. Financial planning resources are also highlighted to support long-term savings.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for birth or adoption is available for all parents. Child care and back-up child care resources further reinforce family support.
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