Commercial Counsel for JPMorgan Payments - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

Join J.P. Morgan Payments, a leading full-service provider in the dynamic financial services sector. We serve over 135,000 clients globally, using our expansive product and technology platform. Our growth initiatives and fintech partnerships broaden our client base and product range. Be part of our global legal team of 100 lawyers, working on intricate matters in a diverse and inclusive environment.

As a Commercial Counsel for JP Morgan Payments - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel in the J.P. Morgan Payments Legal Team, you will be at the forefront of delivering our capabilities and solutions to our customers. You will work cross-functionally and globally to negotiate commercial agreements with J.P. Morgan’s customers, contribute to projects that improve operational processes, and provide legal support to various teams within the company. 

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

• Be at the forefront of delivering our capabilities and solutions to our customers.
• Work cross-functionally and globally to negotiate commercial agreements with J.P. Morgan’s customers.
• Contribute to projects that improve operational processes to increase the efficiency and scalability of commercial legal support.
• Liaise and coordinate with product counsel to draft and maintain J.P. Morgan’s agreements, written templates and playbooks. 
• Review consumer-facing documentation with an eye toward clarity, ease of understanding, and legal and regulatory compliance.
• Provide legal support to sales, client service and other company collaborators.
• Have the opportunity to work on projects and product initiatives across the J.P. Morgan Payments Legal Team and broader Legal department.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Strong decision-making abilities, practical business judgement and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and advance multiple deals happening simultaneously, often on tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to suggest and implement change to improve operational efficiency.
• Effective and creative problem-solving and troubleshooting ability, comfortable making decisions and taking ownership of tasks. 
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Desire to learn and intellectual curiosity.
• Law degree with minimum 5 years relevant legal experience, including in corporate, commercial, regulatory or litigation.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Experience working in banking or financial services.
• Privacy, data use, data security expertise.
• Experience working in a global and cross border industry
• Public sector contracting experience

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.