Specialized Industries Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•Plano, TX

About The Position

Join the Legal team that supports the Specialized Industries (SI) banking and credit teams, including the Innovation Economy verticals, which are part of the Commercial and Specialized Industries (C&SI) line of business in the Commercial and Investment Bank (CIB), for one of the world’s best and most innovative banks. Become the trusted advisor that our bankers and underwriters need to keep the C&SI business on the cutting edge while doing so in a safe and sound manner. As a Specialized Industries Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel on the Commercial and Specialized Industries Legal team, you will regularly work with customer-facing bankers, risk personnel, and service personnel, as well as advise on deposit, cash management, fraud, marketing and other customer and client issues as they arise. You will leverage your legal knowledge to help drive and coordinate the SI Legal team’s role in supporting and advising on all significant business, controls and compliance initiatives, as well as various cross-line of business projects. 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.

Requirements

JD and minimum of 4 years of post-JD practice experience in commercial lending at a law firm and/or in-house legal department at a large bank or other financial services company
Knowledge of the legal and regulatory requirements for Commercial and Investment Banking businesses with a focus on secured lending and knowledge of UCC Art. 9
Experience collaborating on a broad range of business strategies and issues with senior management and a reputation for providing valued, and independent counsel and judgment
Demonstrated leadership, judgment and character
Excellent verbal, written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with clients and partner with other members of the Legal Department and the business to find solutions
The ability to prioritize work, manage a large number of issues at one time, and interact with senior and executive management with problem solving and project management 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience collaborating on a broad range of business strategies and issues with senior management and a reputation for providing valued, and independent counsel and judgment
Knowledge of banking regulations and UCC Art. 3, 4 and 4A
Experience working on start-up and venture lending transactions, including transactions with warrants

Responsibilities

Provide transactional support, including analysis and advice on structural and risk issues
Review, negotiate and draft loan documentation, amendments, waivers, consents, warrants, proposal and commitment letters, payoff letters and confidentiality agreements in connection with bilateral and syndicated transactions
Represent JPMCB in early stage workout matters
Support and maintain outside counsel relationships and coordinate engagement of outside counsel
Escalate issues as appropriate and share potential concerns, issues, and ideas with legal and control functions across the company
Support and advise the business with respect to treasury management products and client related issues including KYC, fraud, privacy, AML, complaints and fair banking issues which may arise
Advise the business with respect to new or changing products or pricing, events, marketing, regulatory and related issues impacting financial institutions operating in a multi-state environment and provide training to the business
Partner with Risk, Controls, and Compliance colleagues regarding operational and regulatory risk and control issues and the applicability of federal and state law and regulation to the business

Benefits

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.

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