Associate Counsel - Legal Shared Services Team

Job description

You will join the Legal Shared Services Team as a transactional lawyer supporting one or more functions aligned to specific Practice Groups and/or a region. You will draft, review, and negotiate key corporate documents with clients (including non-disclosure agreements and non-reliance letters), conduct legal research and analyze laws/regulations/developments, and communicate relevant insights to senior leaders. You will operate within the Legal Department’s Practice Group structure, which is designed to enable timely two-way communication of legal/regulatory changes and business developments with legal or regulatory implications.

The role is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at JPMorganChase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a global financial services firm with operations in more than 60 countries.

Job Responsibilities

You will draft, review, and negotiate a range of corporate documents with clients, including non-disclosure agreements and non-reliance letters. You will conduct legal research and analyze laws, regulations, and developments, and communicate findings to senior leaders. You will support special projects as needed across the Legal Shared Services Team. Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills. Law degree and admission to practice; compliant with all relevant licensing requirements, including those of the jurisdiction where the role is located, prior to employment start. 2+ years of corporate law experience in a major law firm and/or financial institution.

Working knowledge of contract review and legal analysis. Excellent English language skills (spoken and written). Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. Comfort with technology, including willingness to learn and use registration statement software to perform work functions. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and coordinate across multiple business and support groups.

Strong writing, organization, and attention-to-detail skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Litera Workshare Compare.