JPMorgan Chase & Co.

AWM Legal Counsel - JPMorgan Asset & Wealth Management Data Legal Team

The AWM Data Legal Team is seeking an attorney to assist with providing legal advice and support with respect to data sharing and use by the Asset & Wealth Management (AWM) business. The successful candidate will be well-organized, attentive to detail, exercise sound decision-making, and proactive and resourceful in tackling novel issues and finding solutions to problems. The role will also work with AWM business teams on data intensive initiatives using artificial intelligence and data analytics such as Generative AI, large language models, and other emerging technology initiatives. In addition, the position requires a high level of energy and the ability to thrive in a high-paced, deadline-driven organization, where timely execution of high-quality work product is expected.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (“JPMC”) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.6 trillion and operations worldwide. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. The Legal Department of JPMC is responsible for providing legal services to the firm and is organized by practice groups that generally conform to JPMC’s lines of business, including Asset & Wealth Management.

Job Responsibilities

• Advise on the identification, assessment, and control of legal, regulatory, and privacy risks for new data use cases, including those presented to the AWM Data Use Council.
• Review data use terms in third party agreements and counsel AWM businesses on the sharing and use of third party data for business initiatives.
• Assist with the sourcing, sharing, and use of third party website data, including reviewing and advising on terms of use for the websites.
• Assess and advise AWM businesses on the due diligence of third party data vendors and data sources being onboarded by the business.
• Work with Legal, Compliance, and Controls partners to develop standards and guidelines for data use cases, such as artificial intelligence or alternative data use.
• Draft and negotiate data use sections of legal agreements with third parties to address standard secondary data use restrictions for JPMC data.
• Assist on projects assessing legal and regulatory obligations with respect to the sharing and use of data within the firm, Assist with due diligence questionnaire updates, Assist with ad hoc projects on data use and privacy matters.

Qualifications:

• Fluent in spoken and written English, with excellent English oral communication skills. Ability to attend business meetings and provide legal advice to clients in English.
• Minimum of 3-6 years of professional experience in privacy, intellectual property, and/or financial laws and regulations, gained within a leading local law firm or within the legal department of a financial institution.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills. Ability to research a novel legal issue and provide counsel on the current state of law.
• A team player who can collaborate and communicate effectively with attorneys and other business and compliance professionals.
• Self-starter who is able to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities and projects, identify problems and propose solutions, and is results-oriented and flexible.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced, complex business environment and maintain communication with attorneys regarding project status and estimated completion timelines. 
• Law degree 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.

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

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.

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.