Assistant General Counsel - Asset Management - Vice President

JPMorganChase•Chicago, IL

About The Position

JPMorganChase is seeking a Vice President, Assistant General Counsel to support the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Americas Institutional business. The role advises on institutional private funds and other asset management products for institutional clients, within an Americas platform with hundreds of billions 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, maintenance of existing funds, and broader institutional asset management matters, including client contracting and distribution support. The attorney will apply private funds expertise and knowledge of investment management legal issues, regulations, and investment advisory guidance, and support tactical and strategic business initiatives in a dynamic business environment. The Legal Department manages legal and other risks, advises on products and services, interprets laws and regulations affecting the firm, and provides counsel on other matters. It comprises 2,100 lawyers and legal professionals and emphasizes inclusivity, belonging, and career growth.

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.
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.
Licensed to practice law in the country of employment.
Successful completion of a conflicts-of-interest clearance review before commencement of 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 Securities and Exchange Commission 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, including Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia Pacific nexus.

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.
Support private funds, separately managed account mandates, funds-of-one, sub-advisory arrangements, and other products and solutions.
Advise on legal and regulatory issues related to the formation, structuring, and management of investment products.
Draft, review, and negotiate investment management agreements, side letters, and other contracts.
Provide distribution-related legal support, including partnering on product positioning, regulatory considerations, and client communications as appropriate.
Work with the Legal Department and control functions, including compliance and risk, to identify, escalate, and resolve issues, coordinating across regions as needed.
Participate in business committees and collaborate with product strategy and development, finance, marketing, portfolio management, compliance, risk, and Legal Department colleagues.
Oversee outside counsel, including engagement scope, spend management, and quality control.
Coordinate as needed with other divisions within Asset and Wealth Management.
Support institutional client diligence, including due diligence questionnaires and requests for proposal.
Provide legal support for 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.
Hold a license to practice law in the country of employment and successfully complete a conflicts-of-interest clearance review before commencement of employment.