Assistant General Counsel - Lawyer Vice President - Asset Management

at  JPMorganChase

JOB DESCRIPTION

JPMorgan Asset Management (Canada) Inc. (“JPMAMC”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase and Co. and a Canadian domiciled investment adviser. JPMAMC is registered as a portfolio manager, investment fund manager and exempt market dealer in certain provinces and territories of Canada., including product support for JPMAMC exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), JPMAMC private funds and separately managed accounts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Canadian bar admission required.
• Top-tier law firm and/or in-house counsel experience preferred.
• The ideal candidate will have demonstrable asset management expertise, ideally with experience with ETFs.
• The confidence and interpersonal and networking skills necessary for effective interaction with business partners at all levels of seniority, other parts of the firm and external parties.
• Strong analytical, organizational, collaboration, communication and negotiating skills.
• Proficiency in French is desired.

ABOUT US

JPMorganChase, 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.

• Provide legal and regulatory advice in connection with JPMAMC products (e.g., ETFs, private institutional funds, separate accounts, and sub-advisory accounts).
• This role requires working closely across functions on the launch of new product offerings and/or services and provide on-going support for existing operations.
• Negotiation of agreements, including investment management agreements, fund subscription agreements, sub-advisory agreements, foreign fund wrappers and other account-opening documents, including agreements with institutional clients, such as benefit plans, endowments and foundations, and insurance companies.
• Support placement of Canadian institutional clients in foreign funds offered by JPMAMC affiliates. & Corporate governance.
• Provide advice in connection with Canadian securities and investment laws, including the National Instrument 31-103, the National Instrument 81-102 and provincial legislation (including pension regulations).
• Partner with Product teams, Compliance, Tax, Controls and Risk leadership to (i) support business objectives and analyze discrete issues that arise from time to time and (ii) support well-run, controlled and compliant operations, across the Legal Department, including teams in the Americas, Europe and Asia.