Lending Attorney – Private Bank, Assistant General Counsel – Vice President

The Asset & Wealth Management division of the J.P. Morgan Legal Department is seeking an attorney experienced in lending and financing matters. The position will be based in Chicago, IL, Columbus, OH, Plano, TX, or Tampa, FL. The position is an exciting and varied opportunity to provide legal support to the J.P. Morgan Private Bank and to J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, with a particular focus on unsecured and secured extensions of credit (excluding residential mortgages) and margin lending.

The attorney will join a team of Legal colleagues (the US PB Credit Legal team) that supports the Lending Solutions business. Lending Solutions is a global business providing lending and credit solutions for ultra-high and high net worth clients.

Responsibilities Will Include

• 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, indicative term sheets, amendments and waivers, and the tailoring of standard bank loan documentation forms for custom credit transactions.
• Periodic projects related to new product offerings, regulatory matters and other business initiatives.
• Advise, in conjunction with Special Credits Legal, on troubled credit situations.
• Create, revise, update, and maintain standard form documentation.
• Provide training for internal clients and functional partners on legal issues.
• Outside counsel management and communications on credit documentation issues, procedures and changes.
• Identify and mitigate risks (legal, operational, reputational and other).
• Advise internal clients on regulatory and compliance policies and issues; conduct legal research; stay current on trends and developments in lending generally.

Location: Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; Plano, TX; or Tampa, FL

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• Licensed attorney in good standing with at least 5 years of relevant lending / finance transactional experience with a law firm or in-house legal department at a bank or other financial institution.
• General knowledge of, and experience with, credit and lending issues, transactions and documentation.
• First class drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills, with demonstrated ability to listen and drive results in a team setting.
• Collegial; able to build and maintain good 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.
• Attorney must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the jurisdiction where the role will be located prior to commencement of employment or otherwise in compliance with the in-house counsel registration rules of such jurisdiction.
• All candidates for roles in the Legal department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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 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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the “WELL Health-Safety Rating” for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.

As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm’s current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm’s vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, discretionary incentive compensation which may be 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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