Equity Derivatives Lawyer, Vice President

Job Description
The APAC Markets Legal team is looking for a junior-mid level lawyer to join the legal team as a Vice President supporting the no. 1 ranked APAC equity derivatives business in the market. This role provides excellent exposure to regulatory matters, as you will be advising the business on regulations around the globe affecting these transactions and structures, and advising on how to structure these to mitigate legal and regulatory risks. You will be able to work with internal stakeholders globally, external clients and regulatory authorities to navigate the intricate and ever evolving landscape of the derivatives world.
As an Equity Derivatives Lawyer, Vice President within our APAC Markets Legal team you will be responsible for collaborating with the regional Sales, Trading and Structuring teams in structuring and negotiating cutting-edge and complex financial over-the-counter (OTC) derivative transactions, market access products and bespoke margin arrangements, and creating complex and bespoke algorithmic and discretion-based proprietary indices. You will also be advising on various new and existing hedging strategies and structures in multiple jurisdictions.
Job responsibilities

• Support the transactions of the APAC equity derivatives business, both from a document negotiation and regulatory standpoint
• Advise on and assisting in creating and maintaining various hedging transactions and strategies
• Advise on new regulatory developments over time which impact on their business
• Collaborate with legal colleagues, corporate functions and the front office teams globally to handle transactions, regulatory implementations and projects
• Instruct and liaise with external counsel, and managing their output to maximise value to the business

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• A qualified lawyer with a minimum of 6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE)
• A highly motivated individual with the willingness and aptitude to learn new areas of the law and to take on new types of tasks
• Ability to communicate complex factual matters and present clear and concise legal advice clearly and succinctly
• Effective negotiation skills or the desire to develop such skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Prior experience in OTC equity derivatives and/or any derivatives experience
• Ability to speak, read and write in Mandarin
• Experience working in a top-tier international law firm and/or financial institution

About Us
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. 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.
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.