Blockchain Payments Attorney - Vice President Assistant, General Counsel

Are you ready to be at the forefront of blockchain innovation in the financial sector? The J.P. Morgan Payments Legal team is seeking a dynamic legal professional to support cutting-edge blockchain-based payments initiatives. As part of a world-class team, you will contribute to the future of digital payments. Be part of a transformative journey in the Commercial and Investment Bank's digital assets legal team.

As a Blockchain Payments Attorney - Vice President Assistant, General Counsel in the . Morgan Payments Legal team, you will provide legal coverage for Kinexys Digital Payments and related blockchain-based payments initiatives. You will collaborate with global business teams and legal / compliance colleagues to address complex issues and advise on regulatory developments involving distributed ledger technology and cryptoassets. This role offers continuous training and support, allowing you to thrive in a successful, well-established team.

The Legal Department at JPMorgan Chase & Co. manages legal and other risks, advises on products and services, interprets laws and regulations that impact the firm, and advises the firm on other matters. Our global team is made up of 2,000 lawyers and legal professionals with a reputation as thought leaders who deliver best-in-class services. As trusted advisors, we help the firm’s clients while also safeguarding the integrity of the firm. We are committed to a culture of inclusivity and belonging, where people can grow and succeed throughout their careers while working for a first-in-class financial institution doing cutting-edge work. If these values resonate with you, we would like to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities :

• Provide and coordinate legal advice across complex issues for blockchain-based payment products.
• Collaborate with global business teams and legal / compliance colleagues to resolve complex issues.
• Offer key legal coverage for Kinexys Digital Payments, including blockchain deposit accounts, stablecoins, and deposit tokens.
• Advise the business on legal, regulatory, and market developments involving distributed ledger technology.
• Communicate and interact effectively with all levels of personnel and management.
• Independently identify issues, analyze problems, and provide viable solutions.
• Deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Conduct conflicts of interest clearance review prior to employment commencement.
• Ensure compliance with in-house counsel registration rules of the state / jurisdiction.
• Provide valued independent counsel and wise judgment on business strategies.
• Manage projects efficiently with strong organizational and communication skills.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills :

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills :

All candidates for roles in the Legal department must be licensed to practice law in the country of employment and successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.