Global Financial Crimes Legal Counsel
Global Financial Crimes Legal Counsel
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Job Description
Join our dynamic and fast paced team in Legal function. This is a unique opportunity for you to be a part of our Legal function in India and partner with Lines of Businesses.
Job Summary:
As an Associate in Global Financial Crimes Legal at JPMorgan Chase you will gain exposure to diverse products/services across all Lines of Business and APAC locations. Collaborate with Lines of Business Legal Compliance and Business teams to ensure comprehensive legal support and compliance with global standards contributing to global legal strategies.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advisory support to regional and global Global Financial Crimes Legal colleagues on projects and matters related to know-your-client (KYC) anti-money laundering (AML) economic sanctions laws and regulations (Sanctions) anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) export controls and other areas in relation to global financial crimes (Financial Crimes).
- Advise Legal Compliance and Line of Business stakeholders on Financial Crimes related risks in capital markets lending asset and wealth management strategic investment and other transactions. This includes reviewing and analyzing due diligence information and advising on client and counterparty representations warranties and undertakings to mitigate risks.
- Offer advisory services on assurances and undertakings provided to third parties regarding JPMorgans Financial Crimes related policies and controls.
- Track and report on industry and regulatory developments including emergent geopolitical risks to the firm in Financial Crimes providing insights and advice to internal stakeholders and management as required
- Lead advisory efforts on special projects related to the administration of global Financial Crimes programs. Provide legal advice on policy development and periodic reviews and support multi-jurisdictional legal surveys.
- Advise on group workflow communications and special projects within the Legal Department ensuring alignment with advisory objectives.
- Provide advisory input on drafting reviewing and negotiating legal agreements and documentation as needed and other matters assigned by the Legal Department from time to time.
Required Qualifications Capabilities and Skills:
- Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience.
- Experience in transactional litigation and/or financial services regulatory matters in a major law firm and/or large multinational corporation.
- Strong knowledge of financial institution products services and transactions.
- Strong written and oral communication skills including legal research and drafting.
- Ability to manage complex and time-sensitive projects.
- Ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
- Confidence in translating complex legal concepts into practical solutions.
- Ability to collaborate in a multi-functional multi-jurisdictional environment.
- Creative solution and problem-solving skills.
- All candidates for roles in the Legal Department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.
- JD 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.
Preferred Qualifications Capabilities and Skills:
- Prior experience with US EU and UN Sanctions programs international KYC/AML standards and ABC legislation (such as the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or UK Bribery Act) is strongly preferred but not essential.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
