Job Description

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The Legal Department of JPMorgan Chase & Co. provides legal advice to the Firm globally, across all lines of business, corporate functions, and regions.

The Global Technology Legal Practice Group, which is a part of the Corporate Legal Department, provides legal support to the firm\'s technology organization, and to all business units on data and technology matters. Among other topics, this Practice Group provides primary legal coverage in the areas of Blockchain and Digital Assets, other emerging technologies including Quantum Computing Research and Artificial Intelligence, Privacy, Intellectual Property, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Data Management, Real Estate, Technology Transactions, Outsourcing, SaaS and Licensing Agreements. The firm provides clients with best-in-class platforms, products and services by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and novel solutions, and the Tech Legal team supports these innovations and initiatives. This global team of attorneys advises on new products and services, the acquisition of all technology services, research and development, and external partnerships and collaborations.

You will join the Tech Legal Practice Group as a member of the Emerging Technology Legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with transactional and emerging technologies experience and interest to work at the intersection of tech and finance. We are a fast-paced business with an ambitious technology agenda, and this role offers the opportunity to collaborate, innovate, and provide strategic advice.

Job responsibilities

• Structure and negotiate agreements and relationships with vendors, partners, and other third parties related to emerging technologies and initiatives, including blockchain, digital assets, and quantum computing, among others.

• Leverage JPMorgan\'s position as an industry leader in the distributed ledger and tokenization space to help achieve the firm\'s strategic goals within multi-party collaborations, consortia and projects.
• Draft custom forms of agreement for complex, non-standard engagements and relationships.
• Structure engagements with universities and national laboratories engaging in cutting-edge, emerging technology-related research.
• Advise business, strategy and technology stakeholders on legal risk in connection with the development of new blockchain and digital asset initiatives.
• Partner with business, regulatory, and government relations stakeholders to engage, educate, and help guide regulatory and industry policy globally related to crypto-assets, central bank digital currencies, DLT, artificial intelligence, and other innovative technologies.
• Provide advisory and transactional support to the firm\'s applied research teams and innovation centers in the technology organization.
• Operate within cross-functional teams with business, compliance and strategy partners to solve for novel legal issues presented by the application of new technologies in financial services. Educate internal legal colleagues and serve as an in-house legal expert, counseling internal clients with respect to emerging technologies.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Practicing attorney advising on complex commercial matters, with proven experience directly related to emerging technologies in the financial industry.
• Ability to articulate strong knowledge of emerging technology legal issues and financial industry business use cases - e.g. tokenized assets, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, CBDCs, and AI and to analyze and advise on complex legal and regulatory issues, often when no definitive guidance is available
• Demonstrated interest in new and emerging technology solutions and applications; technical expertise and ability to communicate easily with technologists and developers.
• Familiarity with global, with a focus on EMEA, regulatory issues relevant to the use of emerging technologies in financial services
• Ability to partner with regulatory affairs teams to help formulate feedback to regulators, actively participate in the formation of the firm\'s advocacy approach and substantive positions on in-scope issues and periodically attend meetings with regulators, as may be needed
• Ability to draft and negotiate unique and complicated documentation, including NDAs, evaluation agreements, proofs of concept, participation agreements, MOUs, consortia agreements, and other transactions/agreements related to Emerging Technology projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build consensus across a global matrix organization

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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants\' and employees\' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the \xe2\x80\x9cWELL Health-Safety Rating\xe2\x80\x9d for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.

As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm\'s current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm\'s vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

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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