Job summary:
The Legal Department of JPM is responsible for the provision of legal services to the firm. The department also includes the Office of the Secretary.
The Office of the Secretary, headed by the Corporate Secretary who reports to the firm's General Counsel, partners with senior management, directors, control groups, LOBs and corporate units to promote effective and consistent governance of the firm, its branches, subsidiaries and affiliates (each, an “Entity”). The team also maintains the legal good standing status of these Entities in the required jurisdictions with responsibility for various regulatory reporting in all locations.
The Legal Department of JPM is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join us as an Analyst. You will be based in Mumbai and will work with and support other members of the Office of the Secretary team throughout Asia Pacific to become trusted advisors to senior management and boards of directors of J.P. Morgan's businesses, subsidiaries and affiliates in India, providing, corporate governance counsel and support.
Job responsibilities:
- Legal entity related matters. These include:
- advising on company law and corporate governance matters;
- advising and assisting with any firm internal restructuring or capital action projects including reorganizations, capital investments and mergers;
- reporting on organizational changes which requires regulatory notification or reportorial submission
- performing the roles and responsibilities of a CGC for the entity, including timely updating and accurately providing information on internal management systems
- advising on corporate procedures and record retention, as relates to governance matters;
- advising on signing authorities and delegations of authority;
- advising on inter-affiliate service agreements, contracts, and managing certain regulatory filings;
- participating in cross line of business initiatives/practice groups as a subject matter expert on local laws and regulations;
- collaborating with other legal teams and functional partners to ensure appropriate awareness and escalation of issues as they arise;
- identifying and communicating statutory / regulatory trends and developments and advising business management on the impact to JPM’s operations in India for matters relating to company law;
- providing corporate secretarial support for regulatory filings, exams, audits; regulatory inspections and
- managing external counsel as instructed to support a particular project (as much of the work is done in-house as possible).
- Governance responsibilities. These include:
- promoting and driving consistent standards for legal entity governance that support the firm’s strategic objectives;
- providing guidance and oversight for these items to non-Legal corporate secretaries in accordance with internal model and standards;
- providing directors, senior management and legal entities with advice, support and training across corporate governance matters, including in relation to relevant laws and regulations, governance practices and legal entity management; and
- advising and assisting, as appropriate, with resolution and recovery plan related matters and other local, regional and global projects.
- Board related matters. These include:
- providing reminders on the holding of annual shareholders’ meeting, submission of reportorial requirements and assisting in the preparation of documents for the same;
- organizing board and board committee meetings;
- advising on governance matters requiring board attention;
- advising directors on their legal duties and on board governance practices;
- advising on, organizing and implementing director orientation and continuing education; and
- advising and assisting with regulatory requirements in relation to board related matters.
- organizing and maintaining, including electronically, corporate records, certifications and various documents managed by the team;
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Qualified Company Secretary who is a Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
- At least 2 years post-qualification experience in the relevant job profile
- Ability to work as a collaborative and proactive member of a team
- Must be reliable, meticulous, organized and take pride in your work
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and within tight deadlines
- Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
- Excellent written and spoken English is imperative
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Preferably has a degree of Law
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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.
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