Job Description

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The Legal Department is seeking a highly motivated individual in a role that services its Home Lending Capital Markets and Auto Dealer Commercial Services legal teams. The successful candidate will be a skilled transactional and secured lending attorney with exceptional attention to detail and client-handling capability. They must embrace a leadership role on their matters and seek out opportunities to further service their clients and develop new skills. They must have a demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence. They must have a sense of humor, an open mind, and a keen intellectual curiosity.

Chase\'s Legal Team employs a hybrid working model where individuals work three days a week in the office and two days remotely.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive transactional support for the JPMorgan Chase Home Lending Capital Markets and Auto Finance businesses, including review, negotiation and drafting various agreements for residential mortgage and auto transactions.
• Advise, in conjunction with troubled credit situations, loan workouts, default letters, and forbearance agreements.
• Have working knowledge of the regulatory structure of residential mortgage and auto lending and provide legal interpretations of applicable laws, regulations, and guidance, as well as an understanding of private investor, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae, HUD, FHA and VA lending and secondary market transactions.
• Identify and assess various risks, including legal, operational, reputational, and financial impacts and work closely with operational and support partners to mitigate them.
• As necessary, prepare and update loan documentation and procedures, and provide training and/or job aids and manage outside counsel.
• Review and advise on proposed new or modified products, businesses, technology, processes, practices and procedures, and identify any legal and regulatory issues.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Juris Doctor degree with at least 5 years of relevant consumer and commercial finance transactional legal experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department at a bank or other financial services institution.
• Experience in drafting, negotiating and interpreting complex legal documentation.
• Experience in real estate law and mortgage banking and auto floorplan lending preferred but not required.
• Attorney must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the jurisdiction where the role will be located prior to commencement of employment or otherwise in compliance with the in-house counsel registration rules of such jurisdiction.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage a large number of issues at one time, and interact with senior and executive management.
• Knowledge of the legal and regulatory requirements for consumer and commercial banking businesses is required.
• All candidates for roles in the Legal department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strategic vision to anticipate legal issues for different businesses and business models.
• Collegial; able to build and maintain good relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Demonstrated problem solving and project management skills, judgment and character.

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 \xe2\x80\x9cWELL Health-Safety Rating\xe2\x80\x9d 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.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, discretionary incentive compensation which may be 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.

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.

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