Capital Markets lawyer – Assistant Vice President in London

The Legal Department at JPMorgan Chase manages legal and other risks, advises on products and services, interprets laws and regulations that impact the firm, and advises the firm on other matters. Our global team is made up of 2,000 lawyers and legal professionals with a reputation as thought leaders who deliver best‑in‑class services. As trusted advisors, we help the firm’s clients while also safeguarding the integrity of the firm. We are committed to a culture of inclusivity and belonging, where people can grow and succeed throughout their careers while working for a first‑in‑class financial institution doing cutting‑edge work.

The Capital Markets Practice Group for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) handles and advises on a broad portfolio of capital markets matters through a team located in London and Mumbai. As a Capital Markets lawyer – Assistant Vice President in the Legal department you will be responsible primarily for documenting, reviewing and executing EMEA DCM transactions including investment grade, high yield and emerging markets bond issues, hybrid capital, covered bonds, as well as liability management. The candidate will closely work with the business teams, risk and control areas and Legal colleagues globally.

Job Responsibilities

• Pro‑actively support the business groups across EMEA and other offices globally which originate transactions, through structuring and execution of transaction including review and negotiation of legal documents, legal advice, and providing guidance on risk assessment and solutions.
• Liaise with the business teams, other control areas and colleagues in Legal in setting/maintaining documentation standards, internal policies, practice guidelines, and monitoring relevant legal, regulatory and documentation developments.
• Pro‑actively share experience and know‑how with colleagues in Legal, where appropriate globally.
• Provide training to the business and within Legal.
• Participate in Legal and Firm‑wide projects.

Required Qualifications, Skills And Capabilities

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and execution skills, and results‑driven.
• Ability to think laterally to identify and assess wider risks for the Firm, and to proactively work with the business and other control functions to find solutions.
• Ability to cope with a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player, proactively and multi‑task.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Keen interest in transactional, legal regulatory work.
• Must be able to demonstrate solid debt capital markets experience at a law firm or an in‑house legal team at an investment bank.
• Lawyer must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based or otherwise in compliance with the in‑house counsel registration rules of that state/jurisdiction.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills And Capabilities

• Foreign languages – an advantage but not a necessity.

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.

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.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Legal

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.