Job title: VP, Assistant General Counsel – Business Banking Lending
Company: JPMorgan Chase
Job description: Job Description:
Assistant General Counsel-Business Banking
Employer Description
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.
Chase’s Business Banking line of business serves 3.8 million small business owners across 48 states. Business Banking is the leading bank for small businesses in our key markets, providing a broad array of lending products, deposit and cash management services, and payment solutions to meet clients’ needs. Services are provided through relationship bankers, branch and digital channels.
This position will be an integral member of the legal team that advises on commercial lending transactions, collections, deposit account matters and escalations, regulatory matters and will assist with a wide variety of projects and initiatives. The attorney will also interact with other Business Banking groups (Operations, Marketing, Controls, Risk, Compliance and Product) and with legal colleagues in other lines of business on a regular basis. Candidates must have a proven record of being a trusted advisor, providing sound and practical legal counsel in complex situations and the ability to influence others to implement that advice.
The preferred location for the position is Chicago, Columbus, Plano or Jersey City.
Responsibilities
- Support commercial lending transactions, including negotiating and drafting loan documents and modifications to standard loan documents and advising loan closers, customer-facing bankers, underwriters and risk officers. Knowledge of Article 9 and real estate secured transactions is required.
- Advise the business on collections. Experience negotiating and documenting commercial loan workouts is a plus.
- Advise the business with respect to retail operations issues, including wire transfers, ACH and fraud matters.
- Advise the business with respect to new products, marketing, and regulatory issues impacting financial institutions operating in a multi-state environment.
- Partner with lawyers across the legal department to support and help drive Business Banking and cross-LOB projects and initiatives.
- Support the business, and partner with Compliance colleagues, regarding all laws and regulations governing the business.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 8 years’ experience advising financial institutions with respect to commercial loan transactions, including experience negotiating and drafting commercial loan documents.
- Excellent oral and written communication, management, interpersonal and organizational skills and a proven record of successfully handling multiple responsibilities and delegating and supervising tasks in a fast-paced, high profile and rapidly evolving environment.
- Experience with the Uniform Commercial Code, real estate secured transactions, deposit accounts, collections, negotiable instrument laws, payment systems and wire transfer laws.
- Demonstrated leadership, problem solving and project management skills, judgment and character.
- Attorney must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in
- the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based or otherwise in compliance with the in-house counsel registration rules of that state/jurisdiction.
Possible office locations include: Chicago, Tempe, Plano, Columbus, Tampa and Jersey City
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
About Us: 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/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.
Expected salary:
Location: Chicago, IL
Job date: Fri, 24 Jun 2022 03:26:09 GMT
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