Securitized Products Group Attorney – Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

In this role, you will support the Commercial and Investment Bank’s Securitized Products Group business in the Americas.  You will partner with the Securitized Products businesses on the firm's relationships with clients and create innovative solutions for complex financings and securitizations involving asset-backed securities, residential mortgage-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transactions, with a particular focus on CMBS. 

As a Securitized Products Group Attorney – Vice President, Assistant General Counsel within the Commercial and Investment Bank’s Securitized Products Group, you will be joining a successful, versatile, well-established legal team that supports the Securitized Products business (and the Commercial & Investment Bank more generally) and collaborates daily with banking, markets, regulatory and other lawyers across JPMorgan’s legal department, as well as compliance, risk, conflicts and operations partners.  If you are intellectually curious and have a passion for driving solutions, you may be the perfect fit for our team.

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

• Advise the Securitized Products businesses on all relevant legal and regulatory matters and relevant securities laws applicable to public and private offerings of securitizations, including, Regulation AB/AB II, Rule 192 and the credit risk retention rules, as well as related structuring, reputational and litigation risk mitigation issues.
• Serve on certain underwriting and/or engagement committees.
• Review and negotiate full range of documentation relating to securitizations, including underwriting documentation, private placement, engagement and confidentiality agreements.
• Supervise external counsel, handle various knowledge management and other projects to support the internal legal team and assist bankers in providing clients with potential financing and securitization products and services.
• Work closely with a team of internal lawyers and interact with bankers, compliance partners, the conflicts office and external counsels on a wide range of matters relating to regulatory risks and developments, new regulatory implementation and new business initiatives.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Juris Doctor (JD) or educational equivalent required. Attorney candidates must be in compliance with all relevant licensing requirements including the requirements of the jurisdiction where the role will be located prior to commencement of employment.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, with experience working as a capital markets attorney or securitized products attorney in a law firm or equivalent in-house position at a financial services firm. Experience with CMBS transactions, and interest, and established work experience, in other asset classes, such as consumer, esoteric and residential mortgage, is strongly preferred. 
• Familiarity with securities counsel opinions, accountants’ comfort letters and relevant accounting issues, tax and ERISA. Familiarity with bankruptcy laws a strong plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to learn about and understand sophisticated financial transactions and products and to navigate complex legal, business and conflicts issues.
• Proven ability to interact effectively with clients and with all levels of an organization both internally and externally.
• Proven ability to work independently and multitask successfully in a demanding, fast-paced transactional environment.

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.

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