Are you a law graduate/ legal professional looking for job opportunities as a Legal Counsel? This opportunity might be of interest to you!
About:
For over 200 years, JPMorgan Chase & Co has provided innovative financial solutions for consumers, small businesses, corporations, governments and institutions around the world.
Today, they’re a leading global financial services firm with operations servicing clients in more than 100 countries.
Whether they are serving customers, helping small businesses, or putting their skills to work with partners, they strive to identify issues and propose solutions that will propel the future and strengthen both their clients and their communities.
Role:
Legal Counsel
Area:
APAC Capital Markets
Location:
Mumbai
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 5 years’ PQE in India (additional qualification from US and/or England & Wales will be viewed favorably).
- International capital markets experience in a top tier law firm and/or in-house experience in comparable financial institution MTN programme related work experience will be viewed favorably but is not a prerequisite.
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to interact with senior business personnel and stakeholders in other functions.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to cover matters across time zones with regional and global stakeholders.
- Ability to work under pressure and appropriately priorities to meet deadlines while maintaining high quality standards.
- Able to appreciate and grasp concepts of law from jurisdictions other than India.
- Ability to identify and escalate issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Ability to adapt and apply legal skills in new businesses and subjects in which a lawyer may not have expertise.
- Ability to work both independently and as a team player, proactively and multi-task.
- Self-directed and highly motivated attitude coupled with an ability to work collaboratively in a high performing team.
- Attorney must be licensed to practice law 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.
Responsibilities:
- The candidate will initially be responsible for covering APAC Medium Term Note (MTN) Programme updates, establishments, drawdowns, accessions and standalone issuances by issuers across APAC countries. In time, the candidate will also have the opportunity to work on bespoke projects and different products as appropriate. The candidate will work closely with APAC bankers and legal colleagues, with touchpoints across various global teams.
- Pro-actively support the business groups across APAC which originate transactions, through review and negotiation of legal documents, legal advice, and providing guidance on risk assessment and solutions.
- Review, negotiate and assist with drafting of confidentiality agreements, mandate letters, underwriting and related documentation.
- Instruct and work closely with external counsel in the review and negotiation of legal opinions and supervising the legal due diligence involving the business and transaction.
- Liaise with the business teams, other control areas and colleagues in Legal in setting/maintaining documentation standards, internal policies and monitoring relevant legal, regulatory and documentation developments.
- Pro-actively sharing experience and know-how with colleagues in Legal, where appropriate globally. Provide training to the business and within Legal as appropriate
- Participation in Legal and Firm-wide projects.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can Apply here (click here)
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