DescriptionCollaborate with key partners across Legal Sales and Client Relationship Management to ensure seamless client onboarding and contract execution. Be part of a dynamic team that values precision collaboration and strategic thinking.
As a Contract Specialist in the J.P. Morgan Workplace Solutions (WPS) team you will be responsible for facilitating the drafting negotiation and coordination of approvals for new and existing Share Plan Service Agreements Data Privacy Agreements and other business agreements. You will partner with client business or the clients legal counsel in negotiations ensuring all potential issues are resolved to a mutually beneficial position for both the client and JP WPS. This role provides an opportunity to develop strong internal/external relationships and gain an in-depth understanding of client needs.
Job Responsibilities:
- Facilitate the drafting negotiation and coordination of approvals for Share Plan Service Agreements and Data Privacy Agreements.
- Partner with legal counsel to resolve issues and roadblocks in negotiations.
- Obtain a robust understanding of JPMorgan and WPS risk positions on negotiated clauses.
- Collaborate with Legal and internal stakeholders to maintain negotiation guides and best practices.
- Work closely with internal groups (Product Operations Compliance Privacy Finance Information Security Implementations) to resolve complex legal and operational issues.
- Review client-drafted agreements and formulate negotiation strategies with Legal and Business heads.
- Organize and track contract negotiations regularly updating stakeholders on progress.
- Enhance document management tools to build a knowledge bank of pre-approved terms and language.
- Support Client Relationship Management team with contractual documentation queries.
- Ensure proper negotiation processes are followed and final documentation is filed with stakeholder signoffs.
Required Qualifications Capabilities and Skills:
- Legal background or qualification with financial services or share plan management knowledge and experience drafting contractual documentation within the financial services industry
- 1 years facilitating the drafting and negotiation of Investment Management Agreements or related buy-side documentation.
- Excellent project management communication and presentation skills.
- Detail-oriented with a strong inclination to learn about the business.
- Ability to develop strong internal/external relationships and understand client needs.
Preferred Qualifications Capabilities and Skills:
- Strong organization skills with judgment and decision-making capabilities.
- Understanding of contract architecture for various client types.
- Proactive confident self-motivated and collaborative in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).
- Experience with contract management tools is a plus.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority