Private Bank Lending Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

Job Description

Join J.P. Morgan’s U.S. Private Bank Legal team and help shape the future of lending solutions for ultra-high and high net worth clients.  As a trusted advisor, you’ll work alongside top professionals in a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive environment.  Your expertise will drive innovative credit solutions and support sophisticated transactions and business initiatives.  Elevate your career with a team that values your skills and fosters professional growth.

As a Vice President, Assistant General Counsel - Private Bank, Credit Lending in the U.S. Private Bank Credit Legal team, you will provide legal support to the J.P. Morgan Private Bank and J.P. Wealth Management businesses, focusing on unsecured and secured credit extensions (excluding residential mortgages) and margin lending.  You will serve as a trusted advisor to front office and functional partners, offering guidance on complex legal issues and supporting a global business that delivers tailored lending solutions to ultra-high and high net worth clients.  This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects and contribute to the ongoing success of the Lending Solutions business.

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 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

• Counsel Lending Specialists, Credit Risk officers, Bankers, and Financial Advisors on structuring and documenting a variety of credit transactions.
• Provide transactional support, including the review, negotiation, and drafting of credit and collateral documentation, guarantees, term sheets, amendments, and waivers.
• Tailor standard bank loan documentation forms for custom credit transactions.
• Participate in periodic projects related to new product offerings, regulatory matters, and other business initiatives.
• Create, revise, update, and maintain standard form documentation.
• Deliver training for internal clients and functional partners on legal issues.
• Manage and communicate with outside counsel regarding credit documentation issues, procedures, and changes.
• Identify and mitigate legal, operational, reputational, and other risks.
• Regularly interact with functional partners including Operations, Marketing, Controls, Risk, Compliance, and Product.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Licensed attorney in good standing.
• Minimum 5+ years of lending/finance transactional experience with a law firm or in-house legal department at a bank or financial institution is required. 
• General knowledge of, and experience with, credit and lending issues, transactions, and documentation.
• First-class drafting and negotiation skills; excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to listen and drive results in a team setting.
• Collegial, able to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Effective and efficient problem solver; excellent organizational skills with strong ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Self-starter with strong analytical and collaborative skills; able to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Adaptability and ability to apply existing skills to unfamiliar subject matter areas.

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.

About Us

JPMorganChase, 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. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of 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 & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

With large, global operations, the Legal team tackles complex issues and helps shape the regulations that affect the businesses. The group is organized into practice groups that align with the lines of business and corporate staff areas, which encourages collaboration on legal, regulatory and business developments as they arise.