Cybersecurity and Global Security Attorney - Assistant Vice President, Senior Counsel

Join our dynamic team as a Cybersecurity & Global Security Attorney, where you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding our company and clients against emerging threats. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, global environment, providing expert legal advice on cybersecurity and physical security issues. Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Your expertise will help shape our security policies and ensure compliance with international regulations. Make a significant impact by protecting our assets and reputation.

As a Cybersecurity & Global Security Attorney, you will draft and negotiate cybersecurity terms, analyze laws and regulations,  advise on implementation and compliance, incident response and crisis management and insider risk, physical security and strategic threats. This role offers the opportunity to work independently and collaboratively, providing practical solutions to complex security challenges. You will be a key player in protecting our firm and its clients, acting as a subject matter expert on legal and regulatory issues related to cybersecurity and physical security.

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:

• Draft and negotiate cybersecurity and information security terms in supplier and client contracts.
• Analyze and advise on cybersecurity and physical security regulations across jurisdictions.
• Participate in advocacy and policy efforts. 
• Advise on cybersecurity incident response, crisis management, and regulatory engagement.
• Provide day-to-day advice to the cybersecurity and technology controls organization and global security teams..
• Identify issues, analyze problems, and provide practical solutions within risk tolerances.
• Advise on global security issues, including physical and technical security, insider risk, global intelligence and strategic threats. .
• Exhibit excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Work independently and collaboratively, managing stakeholder expectations.
• Meet deadlines and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• JD from accredited law school; active bar admission and in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years of experience at a law firm or in-house environment.
• Experience in regulatory change management and implementation.
• Global mindset with cross-border experience..
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity incident response processes, rules and regulations.
• Understanding of insider risk and strategic threat programs.
• Awareness of privacy laws and obligations.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Cybersecurity certifications or equivalent technical expertise.
• Experience with international cybersecurity regulations.
• Familiarity with technical and physical security measures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and drive change across diverse teams.
• Experience in crisis management and law enforcement engagement.
• Knowledge of strategic threat assessment and counterintelligence.

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.