Global Technology Legal Senior Counsel

Join a world-class legal team at the forefront of innovation in financial services and technology. As part of our Global Technology Legal Practice Group you will help drive the firms most cutting-edge initiatives and support transformative technology strategies. This is your opportunity to work with industry leaders influence major business decisions and make a tangible impact on the future of finance. Collaborate with talented colleagues across the globe and develop your expertise in technology transactions. If you are passionate about technology and law we want you on our team.

As an Assistant Vice President Senior Counsel in the Global Technology Legal Practice Group you will provide legal support for technology transactions and initiatives across the firm. You will work closely with business compliance and technology partners to structure draft and negotiate a wide range of technology agreements. This role empowers you to take on significant responsibility build strong relationships and contribute to the success of our global technology strategy. You will have the chance to develop your skills in a dynamic collaborative and innovative environment.

The Legal Department at JPMorgan Chase & Co. 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 2000 lawyers and legal professionals with a reputation as thought leaders who deliver best-in-class services. As trusted advisors we help the firms 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. If these values resonate with you we would like to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

• Structure draft and negotiate agreements with third parties for technology products and services including intellectual property licenses SaaS software hardware maintenance reseller professional services market data index license platform and cloud services contracts
• Manage end-to-end negotiations and coordinate with internal stakeholders to achieve timely and successful execution of agreements
• Provide guidance and subject matter expertise on new and existing regulatory requirements to business and functional partners
• Support the firms investments and acquisitions by conducting diligence on technology companies focusing on intellectual property controls privacy and technology
• Build cross-functional teams with business procurementcompliance and strategy partners to address novel legal issues related to new technologies in financial services
• Advise on contract negotiation documentation and dispute resolution for technology transactions
• Interpret and advise on existing and emerging laws rules and regulations relevant to technology and outsourcing
• Deliver clear effective legal advice to both legal and non-legal professionals including senior executives
• Manage multiple complex matters simultaneously with outstanding organizational and project management skills
• Select engage and manage outside counsel as needed for technology-related matters

• Foster strong client and inter-departmentcolleague relationships across a global matrix organization

Required qualifications capabilities and skills

• Law degree or educational equivalent with compliance to all relevant licensing requirements for the jurisdiction of employment
• Minimum of three years of experience as a practicing attorney in a law firm or corporate law environment
• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating contracts for technology and outsourcing transactions with third-party providers
• Strong analytical problem-solving and legal research skills
• Demonstrated business judgment and strategic thinking
• Proven ability to independently identify issues analyze problems and provide viable solutions
• Excellent verbal written interpersonal organizational creative problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Ability to work accurately under pressure handle deadlines and manage multiple tasks in a high-performance environment
• Ability to follow up on assignments in a timely manner and exercise sound business judgment
• Ability to build consensus and collaborate across a global organization
• Strong client service orientation and relationship-building skills

Preferred qualifications capabilities and skills

• Familiarity with global regulatory issues relevant to technology in financial services including outsourcing and third-party risk management
• Strong interest in new and emerging technology solutions and applications
• Experience supporting technology investments and acquisitions including due diligence on intellectual property rights and privacy
• Knowledge of cloud data management SaaS and technology transactions in a financial services context
• Experience working with cross-functional teams on complex legal and business issues
• Demonstrated ability to manage outside counsel effectively
• Strong interest in emerging technology and commitment to continuous learning and development in technology law

All candidates for roles in the Legal Department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing or otherwise eligible to practice law in the jurisdiction in which the position is based.