Intellectual Property Technology Transactions Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

Join one of the world's most innovative banks as a VP/Assistant General Counsel in the Intellectual Property Legal Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in technology transactions at the intersection of technology and finance. You'll be at the forefront of addressing IP issues related to Generative AI platforms, ensuring compliance and safeguarding the firm's IP rights. Collaborate with diverse business partners to drive innovative solutions and provide strategic legal advice in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

As a Intellectual Property Technology Transactions Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel in the Intellectual Property Legal Team, you will structure and draft IP terms across a range of technology agreements, including IP licenses, SaaS agreements, and M&A transactions. This position provides an excellent opportunity to collaborate with business partners, drive innovative solutions, and provide strategic legal advice in a dynamic environment.

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:

• Partner with business and legal experts to negotiate IP terms in strategic technology agreements.

• Structure and negotiate transaction documents for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments.

• Conduct due diligence reviews of IP-related documents in acquisition and investment transactions.

• Provide advisory and transactional support by assessing IP legal risks and evaluating mitigation strategies.

• Review, interpret, and analyze IP agreements, ensuring alignment with policies and regulations.

• Provide legal support on intellectual property matters related to Generative AI.

• Assist with IP litigation and copyright issues.

• Engage with personnel at all levels, including senior executives, to provide guidance on IP rights.

• Foster innovation while protecting the firm's IP assets.

• Collaborate with global teams to support innovative initiatives and external partnerships.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Minimum 6 years of relevant intellectual property experience in a law firm or corporate law department.

• Experience in drafting and negotiating IP provisions in technology agreements.

• Experience in handling IP-related due diligence and negotiating IP provisions in M&A transactions.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated understanding of IP issues associated with Generative AI platforms.

• Strong business judgment and strategic thinking.

• Expertise in identifying issues, analyzing problems, and delivering solutions.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with senior executives.

• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks in a high-performance environment.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build consensus in a global matrix organization.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• In-house experience in the financial services industry or technology industry.

• Interest in new and emerging technology solutions and applications.

• Experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Ability to foster innovation and drive strategic legal advice.

• Experience collaborating with diverse business partners.

• Understanding of regulatory guidance related to IP rights.

• Ability to provide specialized support in addressing IP issues related to Generative AI.

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.