Job Description

Job Description

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.

About Us

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 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 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. 

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. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our  FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

With large, global operations, the Legal team tackles complex issues and helps shape the regulations that affect the businesses. The group is organized into practice groups that align with the lines of business and corporate staff areas, which encourages collaboration on legal, regulatory and business developments as they arise.

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