Commercial Banking Attorney - Commercial Real Estate - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel (Chicago) job at JPMorganChase Chicago, IL, US

Job Description

Job Description
Become a trusted advisor to the bankers, credit managers and treasury service officers in the CRE department, which is a part of Commercial Banking (CB) in the Commercial and Investment Banking (CIB) line of business for one of the world's best and most innovative global financial services firms. CRE includes several sub-business segments consisting of Commercial Term Lending, Community Development Banking, Real Estate Banking, and Agency and Off-Balance Sheet Lending.
As an attorney in CB, you will be part of a CRE Legal team that provides transactional, regulatory and strategic legal support across CRE businesses. You will work with, and leverage your legal knowledge to support and advise customer-facing bankers, credit managers, transaction management and servicing teams, as well as other JPMCB stakeholders including compliance and controls teams, in each case, on a variety of CRE business needs in areas such as payments and treasury services, wholesale loan servicing, portfolio management, special credits activities, and loan documentation development for bilateral and syndicated real estate term and construction loans.
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 bankers on structuring, originating, servicing and documenting a variety of types of commercial real estate financing transactions, nationally;
Advise the business on client related issues - including reputational, KYC and AML issues - and support other risk identification and mitigation matters (legal and other);
Provide legal interpretations of regulations and state and federal laws, and guidance on their applicability to the CRE businesses;
Participate in team projects on regulatory and other matters, as well as new products and services management;
Prepare and update standard forms and procedures and manage external counsel relationships;
Provide training for bankers and other functional partners; and
Escalate issues within the legal department as appropriate and partner with risk, controls, compliance and other functions across JPMCB on risk and control, and other operational, matters.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills :
Five years minimum of experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department;
Knowledge of the legal and regulatory requirements related to commercial real estate financing and servicing and related businesses with transferrable skills/knowledge;
Ability to prioritize work in a fast-moving environment, manage a large number of issues at one time, and interact with senior and executive management;
Ability to understand business needs and develop/leverage collaborative relationships with internal partners across the supported businesses, the broader legal department and external stakeholders;
Ability to maintain a collaborative team culture;
Excellent verbal and written communications skills; and
Licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in NY, IL or TX, or otherwise in compliance with the in-house counsel registration rules in such state.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills :
Eight (8) plus years of commercial real estate financing transactional experience;
Demonstrated strategic problem solving and project management skills, judgment and character; and
Participation in team initiatives and strategies that promote growth and continuous learning.
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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