Assistant General Counsel - Asset Management - Vice President

JPMorganChase•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Join JPMorganChase’s Legal Department as a Vice President, Assistant General Counsel supporting the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Americas Institutional business. The role advises on institutional private funds and other asset management products for institutional clients, supporting a platform with hundreds of billions of dollars in assets under management and a global asset and wealth management business with more than $7 trillion in client assets. The position covers formation of new private funds and maintenance of existing funds, as well as broader institutional asset management matters such as client contracting and distribution support. You will apply private funds expertise and knowledge of investment management law and regulation, and help guide tactical and strategic business initiatives in a dynamic business environment. The role works closely with business partners, other Legal Department colleagues, and control functions.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree.
At least 5 years of relevant law firm experience.
Private funds experience, including fund formation and lifecycle events.
Experience negotiating side letters and other investor terms.
Knowledge of investment management legal issues, including relevant regulations and guidance on investment advisory matters.
Knowledge of relevant laws, such as the Investment Advisers Act.
Strong legal analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to serve as a trusted advisor to business partners or clients.
Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and manage competing deadlines effectively.
Proactive, responsive, dynamic team-player approach, with a solutions-oriented mindset and strong judgment.
Knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in relevant contexts.
Must be licensed to practice law in the country of employment and successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review before commencing employment.

Nice To Haves

In-house experience supporting an asset management or investment management business.
Experience with institutional separately managed accounts, sub-advisory arrangements, and complex client negotiations.
Understanding of ERISA and the Bank Holding Company Act.
Experience with the Investment Company Act.
Familiarity with the SEC marketing rule and related advertising and solicitation considerations.
Experience advising on tokenized investment products and related legal and regulatory considerations.
Experience supporting cross-border matters involving Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and counsel to the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Americas Institutional business across institutional products and client matters, including private funds, equities, and separately managed accounts.
Advise on private funds, separately managed account mandates, funds-of-one, sub-advisory arrangements, and other products and solutions.
Advise on legal and regulatory issues concerning investment product formation, structuring, and management, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating investment management agreements, side letters, and other contracts.
Provide distribution-related legal support for institutional asset management products, including advising on product positioning, regulatory considerations, and client communications.
Work with the Legal Department and control functions, such as compliance and risk, to identify, escalate, and resolve issues, coordinating across regions as needed.
Participate in business committees and collaborate with colleagues across product strategy and development, finance, marketing, portfolio management, compliance, risk, and Legal.
Oversee and manage outside counsel, including engagement scope, spending, and quality control.
Coordinate as needed with other divisions within Asset and Wealth Management.
Provide legal support for institutional client diligence, including due diligence questionnaires and requests for proposal.
Support special projects and cross-business initiatives, including coverage outside core product areas as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned to provide high-quality legal support to the business.