Elevate your legal career with JPMorgan Chase & Co., a global leader in financial services. As part of our Business Banking Legal team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of small business banking. Collaborate with industry experts and drive impactful projects that support small business growth across the U.S. Be a trusted advisor in a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a difference.
As a Business Banking Lending Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel in the Business Banking Legal team, you will be an integral member of the legal team advising on commercial lending transactions, lending products, collections, deposit account matters, and regulatory issues. You will have the opportunity to influence and implement legal strategies that support small business owners nationwide, while collaborating with various business groups and legal colleagues across the firm.
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.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide expert advice on commercial lending transactions, including negotiating and drafting loan documents.Advise loan closers, customer-facing bankers, and risk officers on secured lending issues.Negotiate and document commercial loan workouts.Address retail operations issues and disputes, including wire transfers, ACH, and fraud matters.Advise on legal issues impacting new lending products, initiatives, marketing, and regulatory compliance.Partner with lawyers across the legal department to support Business Banking and cross-LOB projects.Influence and implement legal strategies in complex situations.Regularly interact with Business Banking groups such as Operations, Customer Experience, Marketing, Controls, Risk, Compliance, and Product.Provide assistance on a wide variety of projects and initiatives.Ensure compliance with multi-state regulatory requirements.Drive impactful legal solutions that support small business growth.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
Minimum of 8 years’ experience advising financial institutions on commercial loan transactions.Proven record of negotiating and drafting commercial loan documents.Knowledge of UCC Article 9 and real estate secured transactions.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Strong management, interpersonal, and organizational skills.Experience with the Uniform Commercial Code, real estate secured lending, deposit account escalations, collections, payment systems, and wire transfer laws.Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills.Licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the state/jurisdiction of the position.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
Experience in a fast-paced, high-profile, and rapidly evolving environment.Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and delegate tasks effectively.Strong judgment and character.Familiarity with multi-state regulatory environments.Experience in cross-LOB collaboration and initiatives.
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.