The Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) is one of J.P. Morgan’s core businesses, and a global leader across banking, markets and investor services. The Legal Group which supports the CIB provides transactional and strategic legal support as required for the various businesses within the CIB and is organized across different practice groups.The CIB’s M&A business in EMEA is supported by the EMEA M&A Legal Practice Group.
As a Corporate & Investment Bank Legal (M&A) Lawyer - Assistant Vice President / Vice President
In the EMEA M&A Legal Practice Group you will join a small team of lawyers in London supporting the EMEA M&A business.You will entail interaction with M&A, Industry and Country Coverage investment bankers, as well as Client Executives, on transactions where J.P. Morgan in EMEA acts in an M&A advisory role for external clients.
Job responsibilities:
- providing general counsel and support to the business across a wide range of issues and at various levels of seniority
- reviewing, advising on and negotiating M&A advisory related documentation, including engagement letters and confidentiality agreements, and advising on conflicts management
- attending business review committees and valuation/fairness opinion committees as representative of the M&A Legal team and reviewing valuation and fairness opinions
- co-ordination as needed with other CIB Legal teams, such as Equity/Debt Capital Markets, and with external counsel as and when required
Required qualifications, skills and capabilities
- commercially minded self-starter who is capable of working confidently and effectively at all levels of an organization.
- practical working knowledge of the UK Takeover Code and UKLA Listing Rules/sponsor requirements applicable in an M&A context
- Domestic and cross border deal execution experience accumulated at a Magic or Silver Circle firm
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Preferred qualifications, skills and capabilities
- In house M&A/Corporate experience at a bulge bracket investment bank would be an advantage, but is not essential
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Corporate & Investment Bank Legal (M&A) Lawyer - Assistant Vice President / Vice President in London employer: JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London’s International Private Bank. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from comprehensive training programs and opportunities for career advancement, all while enjoying a collaborative culture that values teamwork and innovation. The role of Executive Assistant not only provides a chance to work closely with senior leaders but also allows for meaningful contributions to the success of the team in a prestigious financial institution.
