Legal Counsel, Office of the Secretary – Associate (all genders) – 12-month contract

Join J.P. Morgan’s Legal Department in the Office of the Secretary, where you will help shape strong, transparent governance and high-quality board operations. You will work closely with senior leaders and partners across the firm, building trusted relationships and enabling well-run decision-making forums. This is a role for someone who enjoys precision, collaboration, and ownership, and who can balance routine governance requirements with fast-moving priorities.

We offer a fixed-term contract for 12 months

As a Legal Counsel, Office of the Secretary (Associate) at J.P. Morgan within the Legal Department, you will support the governance of J.P. Morgan SE and its branches. You will provide company secretarial and corporate governance support to the Management Board and Supervisory Board of J.P. Morgan SE, helping ensure meetings, materials, records, and decisions are delivered to a high standard. You will provide directors and senior management with advice, support and, where appropriate, training on corporate governance matters. You will monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and help translate them into practical governance enhancements. You will contribute to consistent governance practices and effective legal entity management, working with colleagues across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa and globally.

Job responsibilities

- Act as a trusted adviser to the Management Board and Supervisory Board on corporate governance matters, supporting governance enhancements and sharing best practices.
- Work closely with the relevant Board Chair and key stakeholders to plan agendas, support the effective running of Board meetings, and drive timely follow-up of actions.
- Communicate effectively with directors and senior management on relevant governance matters.
- Draft and coordinate written resolutions, minutes, decision logs, and action trackers for boards, committees and shareholders, as applicable.
- Support governance enhancements by identifying opportunities to strengthen processes, documentation, and controls.
- Monitor legislative, governance, and regulatory developments relevant to financial services and help implement required changes.
- Help maintain and enhance governance standards in line with applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies, providing governance advice and guidance as required.
- Maintain accurate corporate records and manage internal databases and filing systems (electronic and hard copy).
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and notaries to support governance and corporate secretarial matters.
- Provide corporate secretarial, corporate governance, and regulatory support to businesses, subsidiaries, and affiliates in Germany.
- Collaborate with regional and global Office of the Secretary colleagues to ensure consistent standards and timely delivery.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

- Qualified company secretary or comparable legal background in a European Union jurisdiction, with demonstrated interest in corporate governance.
- At least one year of relevant experience in corporate governance, company secretarial work, or legal entity support (preferably in financial services).
- Knowledge of corporate governance requirements and an ability to apply evolving laws and regulations in practice.
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
- Fluent German and English (written and spoken).
- High attention to detail with strong organizational skills and an ability to maintain accurate records.
- Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
- Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work proactively and independently while staying aligned with the team.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

- Experience supporting regulatory reporting or corporate filings.
- Experience driving process improvements and strengthening working practices in governance operations.
- Confidence communicating with maturity and sound judgment across multiple levels of an organization.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, adapting to shifting priorities, and maintaining service quality.
- Ability to read, write or speak additional European languages is an advantage.