EMEA - CIB - Derivatives Clearing and ISDA Team – Paralegal - London

Job description

EMEA Derivatives Clearing and ISDA Team – Paralegal - Based in London

J.P.Morgan' s EMEA Derivatives Clearing and ISDA Team is looking for a motivated individual to assist with initial drafting of legal documents and processing of completed documents and drafting of light due diligence contracts.

You will be responsible for ensuring appropriate legal agreements are put in place with new clients being onboarded onto the Derivatives Clearing and Macro Markets & Sales platforms . You will also be responsible for coordinating Credit approvals, initiating Client documentation processes with different production areas of the firm, and helping to resolve issues raised by Clients and the Business that relate to legal agreements as well as working with various other paralegal functions.

This position involves frequent interaction with Sales, Credit, Client Service, Business Management and Operations internally as well as Dealers and Clients externally. Strong interpersonal/communication skills are essential.

You will be co-located on the desk alongside Sales, Marketing and various other Business-aligned teams and will work closely with these teams to ensure all appropriate legal documents are finalized prior to the Client going live.

Responsibilities

· Drafting and finalizing business specific agreements with Dealers and Clients
· Processing completed agreements
· Attending to archiving of completed documents
· Involved in internal system set up and establishing controls for credit and documentation tracking
· Assisting with updating internal policies

Desired profile

Skills, attributes and experience

· Degree educated (2:1 or above preferable)
· Post graduate qualification (Masters, GDL, LPC or equivalent)
· Previous experience as a paralegal / legal assistant is ideal
· Strong attention to detail
· Polished verbal and written communication skills
· Exceptional interpersonal skills
· Highly competent in Microsoft programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
· Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently
· Team player, confident, and proactive

Please note - you do not need to have any prior experience or knowledge of derivatives or investment banking. Full training is provided.