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Corporate Legal – Employment Lawyer – Vice President

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JP Morgan Chase & Co.

12d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
    People, HR & Administration
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have strong employment law experience, excellent relationship skills, ownership of matters, in-house or secondment experience, and familiarity with multi-jurisdictional laws and compliance.
  • You will provide legal support to HR, manage employment litigation, advise on grievances and contracts, handle regulatory inquiries, and liaise with external counsel across EMEA.

Requirements

  • Strong academic qualifications
  • Solid employment law experience from either the employment department of a law firm, with experience of acting for banks, or equivalent experience within a legal department of a large financial institution
  • Sound knowledge of all aspects of employment law, including discrimination, whistleblowing, grievance procedures, disciplinaries, changes to terms and conditions, redundancies, TUPE and reorganisations, drafting and negotiating settlement agreements and experience in employment litigation
  • Strong relationship management and people skills with an ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with HR, control partners, business stakeholders and legal colleagues
  • Ability to demonstrate ownership of matters and drive them forward, act with urgency as appropriate and, when needed, respond to issues under time critical deadlines
  • Lawyer must be licensed to practise law and a member in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based or otherwise in compliance with the in-house counsel registration rules of that state/jurisdiction and successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment
  • Previous in-house experience, whether on secondment or in employment
  • Familiarity with the regulatory requirements applicable to a firm like JPMorganChase
  • Experience in dealing with multi-jurisdictional matters and/or advising on local employment law requirements across EMEA

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Human Resources, providing legal support to all its functions across EMEA, including working with external counsel as necessary and directly delivering employment law advice.
  • Manage employment litigation in EMEA; instruct and liaise with outside counsel, supervise disclosure, proof witnesses, review draft documents, discuss strategy, and advise stakeholders, include Legal, the business, Employee Relations (ER) and HR.
  • Support ER and HR with advice on grievances, disciplinaries, dismissals, appeals, redundancies, recruitment, contracts of employment, termination agreements, restrictive covenants, matters relating to diversity, equity and inclusion, and employee data protection issues.
  • Advise generally in relation to non-contentious employment issues, including outsourcings and transactions involving TUPE transfers and share acquisitions, which often involve more than one jurisdiction, either in EMEA or on a global basis.
  • Advise on investigations of fact in relation to business and conduct issues.
  • Provide support on the implementation of legal developments and firm initiatives, including reviewing, drafting and updating related materials.
  • Advise on regulatory issues in the context of conduct and remuneration matters and handling regulatory inquiries.
  • Manage relationships with external employment counsel across EMEA.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Employment Lawyer - Vice President role?

The primary responsibilities include providing legal support to HR functions across EMEA, managing employment litigation, advising on grievances, disciplinaries, dismissals, redundancies, and non-contentious employment issues, supporting the implementation of legal developments, and managing relationships with external employment counsel.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates need strong academic qualifications, solid employment law experience, sound knowledge of all aspects of employment law including discrimination and redundancies, strong relationship management skills, and must be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Is previous in-house experience preferred for this role?

Yes, previous in-house experience, whether on secondment or in employment, is preferred.

What types of legal issues will this position handle?

This position will handle a broad range of legal issues including HR matters, grievances, disciplinary actions, investigations, employment litigation, regulatory issues, and multi-jurisdictional employment matters.

Where does this role operate geographically?

This role operates across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) regions, with opportunities to work on cross-border employment issues involving the US, Latin America, and Asia Pacific regions.

What type of support will the Employment Lawyer provide to HR?

The Employment Lawyer will provide legal support on employment matters, advise on HR strategies, handle legal implications involving grievances, terminations, contracts, and employee data protection issues, and assist with implementing legal developments and firm initiatives.

What qualities are important for success in this role?

Strong relationship management and people skills, the ability to demonstrate ownership of matters, urgency in response to time-critical deadlines, and the capability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders are essential for success in this position.

What experience is beneficial for dealing with multi-jurisdictional matters?

Experience in advising on local employment law requirements across EMEA and familiarity with the regulatory requirements applicable to a large financial institution like JPMorgan Chase are beneficial.

Does JPMorgan Chase support diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Yes, JPMorgan Chase values diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities and accommodations for all employees and applicants, regardless of any protected attributes.

What are the key elements of the team this role is part of?

The team is part of the Corporate Functions and includes professionals who cover various areas, ensuring that business, clients, customers, and employees are set up for success by tackling complex legal issues and collaborating on legal and regulatory developments.

JP Morgan Chase & Co.

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2000
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

For over 200 years, JPMorgan Chase & Co has provided innovative financial solutions for consumers, small businesses, corporations, governments and institutions around the world. Today, we're a leading global financial services firm with operations servicing clients in more than 100 countries. Whether we are serving customers, helping small businesses, or putting our skills to work with partners, we strive to identify issues and propose solutions that will propel the future and strengthen both our clients and our communities. © 2017 JPMorgan Chase & Co. JPMorgan Chase is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer Disability/Veteran.

Benefits

  • Healthcare and Insurance Plans

    Our employees are entitled to a variety of healthcare insurance plans, ranging from medical, dental and vision, to life and accident, disability, before-tax spending accounts, and group legal services.

  • Wellness Programs

    We are committed to providing employees with exceptional care — including arranging wellness screenings and assessment as well as access to health coaches, counseling, and guidance services for our employees.

  • Employee Programs

    Programs offered to eligible employees include parental leave, back-up child care services, flexible work options, matching gifts, discounts on banking services, electronics, arts and entertainment, fitness programs, travel and more.

  • Family Care

    We know how important your family's health is to you so we offer a variety of healthcare packages that cover you and your partner, your children and your parents.

  • Hybrid Working Model

    Dependent on the needs of the business and the nature of the role, JPMorgan Chase offers a hybrid work model for some roles, with at least three days on-site.