Consumer Banking Legal - Assistant General Counsel

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•Chicago, IL

16h•$99,750 - $210,000

About The Position

Bring your expertise to JPMorgan Chase. As a Assistant Vice President, Assistant General Counsel in Consumer & Community Banking Litigation, you are at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient. You help the firm grow its business in a responsible way by anticipating new and emerging risks, and using your expert judgement to solve real-world challenges that impact our company, customers and communities. Our culture in Legal Department is all about thinking outside the box, challenging the status quo and striving to be best-in-class. As an Assistant Vice President, Assistant General Counsel in Consumer & Community Banking Litigation, you will handle litigation matters from beginning to end: retaining outside counsel, guiding them regarding strategy, reviewing briefs, assisting with discovery, and advising our clients as needed. You will manage defensive litigation filed against the bank involving Consumer, Business Banking, Auto, Credit Card, Commercial, and Asset Wealth Management, and advise our clients on legal risk, reporting, and issues related to litigation. 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.

Requirements

At least 4 years of post-admission legal practicing experience
JD degree. All candidates must be in compliance with all relevant licensing requirements including the requirements of the jurisdiction where the role will be located prior to commencement of employment
Knowledge of, and experience with, complex financial products and services
Ability to assume significant independent responsibility immediately
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Outstanding organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously
All candidates for roles in the Legal department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to think strategically
Ability to write well and communicate effectively to both legal and non-legal professionals, including senior executives of the Firm
Ability to build and maintain good client and colleague relationships

Responsibilities

Managing actual and potential litigation and enforcement matters, including internal reviews and investigations related to such matters
Advising on products and services, including contract negotiation and documentation
Advising on offering and marketing documents and new business initiatives
Managing dispute resolution
Interpreting existing laws, rules, and regulations and advising on changes thereto
Advising on advocacy in connection with contemplated and proposed laws, rules, and regulations
Providing legal advice to the business and functions. Legal selects, engages, and manages outside counsel for the Firm on all matters in which outside counsel is engaged.