Vice President - Assistant General Counsel Legal Support, Mumbai Vice President - Assistant General Counsel Legal Support, Mumbai with verification
Job Description
The Legal Department is organized by Practice Groups that conform to the organization of the Firm’s line of business and corporate staff areas. Each Practice Group has a General Counsel who is the Practice Group Head and who reports to the Firm’s General Counsel. This structure provides the means for the Legal teams to communicate legal and regulatory changes to the business and staff areas and for the lines of business and staff areas to communicate business developments that have legal or regulatory implications to the Legal teams in a timely manner.
The Vice President & Assistant General Counsel will be an integral part of the Legal Support Team, providing specialized legal services to various Practice Groups within the Legal Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering one or more functions, with a focus on specific Practice Groups or regions.
Responsibilities
We are currently seeking an experienced transactional lawyer with a strong background in general corporate law, corporate governance, and leading large projects and operations to support with corporate and transactional matters. The responsibilities include:
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of agreements relating to financing transactions.
Conducting due diligence reviews and managing deal closing deliverables, as it related to legal entity integration.
Drafting various other corporate law transactional documents.
Conducting legal research and analyzing laws, regulations, and developments.
Advising on corporate governance matters, including drafting and reviewing governance documents, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, and supporting board and committee activities.
Leading and managing large projects and operations, ensuring effective coordination and execution of legal and business objectives.
Engaging in other special projects, as needed.
This role requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in transactional law, particularly in the areas of corporate governance, and project management. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of providing high-quality legal support, managing complex legal issues effectively, and leading large-scale projects and operations. The role has the potential to expand into management opportunities.
Qualifications
Law Degree from a premier law school and membership in jurisdictional organization. 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.
10-14 years of corporate law experience in a major law firm and/or financial institution.
Management experience
Excellent English language skills, both spoken and in writing – required.
Excellent organizational skills – required.
Self-starter and pro-active – required.
Working knowledge of legal search engines, including Westlaw/Lexis Nexis – preferable.
All candidates for roles in the Legal Department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.
About Us
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. 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. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About The Team
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.
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