Location: Chicago, IL, United States

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of innovation and workforce data. As a Human Resources Workforce Data Attorney, youll assess complex legal and regulatory challenges impacting HR and workforce functions, and drive practical solutions that safeguard our business. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact, working collaboratively with senior partners delivering innovation across HR functions.   Be a key player in our mission to find, keep and grow first class talent. 
 

As a Human Resources Workforce Data Attorney in the Legal Department, you will serve as a subject matter expert on legal and regulatory issues related to the processing of workforce data and the use of emerging technologies including AI-enabled tools. You will analyze technology, employment and privacy laws and regulations across jurisdictions, and translate regulatory obligations into practical guidance for global leaders in the development and use of innovative workforce solutions. 

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 about 2,000 lawyers and legal professionals with a reputation as thought leaders who deliver best-in-class services. As trusted advisors, we help the firms 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: 

• Analyze and advise on global data workforce and privacy and employment implications of AI regulations and policy efforts across multiple jurisdictions. 
• Support enterprise initiatives on AI governance and data strategy when operational changes impact the workforce. 
• Advise on internal and third party vendor processing of workforce data to identify and mitigate unnecessary risk. 
• Provide day-to-day legal advice to workforce data and human resources teams leveraging workforce data. 
• Provide clear, actionable advice to senior leaders and stakeholders on complex and novel legal issues. 
• Identify legal issues, analyze problems, and deliver practical solutions within risk tolerances. 
• Exhibit excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, organizational, and negotiation skills. 
• Engage with outside counsel and third party vendors on emerging AI and data laws. 
• Represent the Firm in legal matters, working independently and with outside counsel. 
• Support and advise senior management on a broad range of data legal 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 experience advising on human resources workforce data, innovation, AI and technology. 
• Familiarity with emerging laws and frameworks governing the use of data and technology. 
• 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. 

 

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 data and workforce data. 
• Familiarity with privacy regulations including HIPAA. 
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team. 
• Experience supporting senior management and cross-functional teams on legal issues. 

 

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

 

Advise on global workforce data, privacy and AI regulationdelivering practical legal guidance for innovative HR solutions.