Global Corporate Banking Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

at JPMorgan Chase in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Become a trusted advisor to the bankers, credit officers and other functions in the GCB line of business which supports US and international companies. Client industry specialties within GCB include technology; entertainment; energy companies; domestic banks, specialty finance, mortgage warehouse finance, insurance and other financial institutions; healthcare, retail, real estate and power and utilities.

As a Global Corporate Banking Attorney – Vice President, Assistant General Counsel within our Global Corporate Banking team, you will be part of a team that supports multiple industry segments. You will work with customer-facing bankers, credit officers and other functions with respect to commercial lending transactions as well as deposit, cash management and payments products, and regulatory and compliance issues affecting our line of business. You will also provide advice regarding new developments and products in our industries and markets and their impact to GCB and its clients. You will leverage your legal knowledge to support and advise the business and other teams such as controls and compliance, as well as have the opportunity to work on challenging cross-line of business projects. If you are intellectually curious and have a passion for finding creative but compliant solutions across a large organization, you may be the perfect fit for our team.

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

+ Provide transactional support for lending transactions, including analysis and advice on structural and risk issues and review and negotiation of credit and collateral documentation; drafting, review and negotiation of confidentiality agreements, guarantees, collateral assignments of deposit accounts, advised line documents, fee letters, engagement letters, term sheets, and commitment letters; tailoring of standard bank loan documentation forms; indicative term sheets and other proposals; amendments and waivers, etc., and advising deal teams on various credit agreement issues

+ Support and advise the business with respect to treasury management products, and client related issues including regulatory, reputational, operational and other issues which may arise.

+ Escalate issues as appropriate and share potential concerns, issues, and ideas with legal and control functions across the company

+ Prepare and update standard forms and procedures and manage outside counsel relationships

+ Partner with risk, controls, compliance and other colleagues across the firm regarding risks and control issues; provide training to the business

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

+ At least 5 years of syndicated lending experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department at a large bank or other financial services company with demonstrated experience managing increasingly complex matters; including sponsored transactions.

+ The strategic vision to anticipate legal issues for different businesses and business models

+ The ability to prioritize work in a fast-moving environment, manage a large number of issues at one time, and interact with senior and executive management

+ Excellent verbal and written communications skills

+ Licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in TX or IL, as applicable, or otherwise in compliance with the in-house counsel registration rules in such state

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

+ Experience collaborating on a broad range of business strategies and issues

+ Demonstrated problem solving and project management skills

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills

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.

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.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans