Providing strategic, commercially pragmatic and transparent advice to the business client as to the reasonableness or viability of any aspect of a transaction from a legal perspective.
Providing ongoing support and assistance to business clients, other legal teams and functional partners as to contract interpretation.
Collaborating with other functional partners to ensure appropriate awareness and escalation of issues as they arise while being sensitive to confidentiality restrictions.
Issue-spotting, researching and appropriately escalating risks and concerns that may exist with any potential deal type, for example anti-trust, UDAAP, data, privacy and security concerns.
Managing external counsel when instructed to support a particular project (as much of the work is done in-house as possible).
Some travel, as required, e.g. to support in-person negotiations and business needs.
Qualifications: In addition to the requisite legal credentials and experience, candidates should possess:
Around 5 - 8 years post-admission experience in a law firm or in-house
Attorney must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the state in which the position is based or otherwise in compliance with the in-house counsel registration rules of that state.
On point transactional experience with strong technical drafting skills
A good sense of humor and the ability to stay calm when the pressure is on
A proven ability to comfortably operate in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
The confidence to be outspoken when necessary
The perseverance and patience necessary to work through ambiguity and see a matter through to completion
The ability to see past the question and understand the wider strategy
The ability to think tactically to get to the best result for all parties
Prior in-house experience and/or experience with technology/travel vendor transactions would be a significant plus
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.
