Lending Attorney Vice President, Assistant General Counsel
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 183350 - 242000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Join J.P. Morgans U.S. Private Bank Legal team and help shape the future of lending solutions for ultra-high and high net worth clients. As a trusted advisor youll work alongside top professionals in a dynamic collaborative and inclusive environment. Your expertise will drive innovative credit solutions and support sophisticated transactions and business initiatives. Elevate your career with a team that values your skills and fosters professional growth.
As a Vice President Assistant General Counsel - Private Bank Credit Lending in the U.S. Private Bank Credit Legal team you will provide legal support to the J.P. Morgan Private Bank and J.P. Wealth Management businesses focusing on unsecured and secured credit extensions (excluding residential mortgages) and margin lending. You will serve as a trusted advisor to front office and functional partners offering guidance on complex legal issues and supporting a global business that delivers tailored lending solutions to ultra-high and high net worth clients. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects and contribute to the ongoing success of the Lending Solutions business.
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 2000 lawyers and legal professionals with a reputation as thought leaders who deliver best-in-class services. As trusted advisors we help the firms 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
- 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 term sheets amendments and waivers.
- Tailor standard bank loan documentation forms for custom credit transactions.
- Participate in periodic projects related to new product offerings regulatory matters and other business initiatives.
- Create revise update and maintain standard form documentation.
- Deliver training for internal clients and functional partners on legal issues.
- Manage and communicate with outside counsel regarding credit documentation issues procedures and changes.
- Identify and mitigate legal operational reputational and other risks.
- Regularly interact with functional partners including Operations Marketing Controls Risk Compliance and Product.
Required Qualifications Capabilities and Skills
- Licensed attorney in good standing.
- Minimum 5 years of lending/finance transactional experience with a law firm or in-house legal department at a bank or financial institution is required.
- General knowledge of and experience with credit and lending issues transactions and documentation.
- First-class drafting and negotiation skills; excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to listen and drive results in a team setting.
- Collegial able to build and maintain strong 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.
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.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Risk Management
- Financial Services
- IFRS
- Banking
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Securities Law
- Investment Banking
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership Experience
About Company
JPMorganChase, 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 ov ... View more
