Technology Legal - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of protecting our firm and clients from evolving security threats. As a Cybersecurity & Global Security Attorney, you’ll tackle complex legal and regulatory challenges, shape policy, and drive practical solutions that safeguard our business. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact, working independently and collaboratively with senior leaders and global teams. Your expertise will help us navigate the fast-changing landscape of cybersecurity and physical security. Be a key player in our mission to deliver secure, resilient financial services worldwide.

As a Cybersecurity & Global Security Attorney in the Legal Department, you will serve as a subject matter expert on legal and regulatory issues related to cybersecurity, information security, and global security. You will draft and negotiate critical contract terms, analyze laws and regulations across jurisdictions, and advise on incident response and crisis management. This role offers the opportunity to work independently and with outside counsel, supporting senior management and providing practical, strategic advice to our cybersecurity, technology controls, and global security teams.

The Legal Department at JPMorganChase 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:

• Draft and negotiate cybersecurity and information security terms in supplier and client contracts.
• Analyze and advise on cybersecurity and physical security regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Participate in advocacy and policy efforts to shape industry standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Advise on cybersecurity incident response, crisis management, and regulatory engagement.
• Provide day-to-day legal advice to cybersecurity, technology controls, and global security teams.
• Identify legal issues, analyze problems, and deliver practical solutions within risk tolerances.
• Advise on global security matters, including physical and technical security, insider risk, and strategic threats.
• Exhibit excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Represent the Firm in legal matters, working independently and with outside counsel.
• Support and advise senior management on a broad range of legal and security issues.
• Manage multiple complex matters simultaneously with outstanding organizational and project management skills.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• JD degree and compliance with all relevant licensing requirements for the jurisdiction of employment.
• Minimum of five years post-admission legal practicing experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, complex financial products and services.
• Ability to assume significant independent responsibility immediately.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Outstanding organizational and project management abilities.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to provide actionable legal advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with senior executives.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client and colleague relationships.
• Successful completion of a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to employment.
• Experience advising on cybersecurity, information security, and global security matters.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience working in a large financial institution or similar regulated environment.
• Prior involvement in advocacy or policy development related to cybersecurity or physical security.
• Familiarity with global intelligence, insider risk, and strategic threat management.
• Experience managing crisis response and regulatory engagement.
• Advanced negotiation skills in complex contract environments.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience supporting senior management and cross‑functional teams on legal and security issues.

All candidates for roles in the Legal department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission‑based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on‑site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

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.

Lead legal counsel for cybersecurity and global security, advising on risk, compliance, and incident response.