Vice President, Assistant General Counsel - Public Finance

You will support the Commercial and Investment Bank’s Public Finance business in the Americas.  You will partner with the Public Finance business on the firm's relationships with public sector clients and create innovative solutions for the complex financing needs of state and local governments, non-profit institutions and certain corporations that issue debt in the tax-exempt and taxable capital markets.

As a Public Finance Attorney – Vice President, Assistant General Counsel within JPMorgan's legal department, you will be part of a successful, versatile, and well-established team that provides support to the Public Finance business and the Commercial & Investment Bank more broadly. You will collaborate daily with banking, markets, regulatory, and other lawyers, as well as compliance, risk, conflicts, and operations partners. If you possess intellectual curiosity and a passion for promoting solutions, you could 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 Public Finance business on all relevant legal and regulatory matters, including relevant securities laws and the SEC’s Municipal Advisor Rule, fair access and related issues.
• Serve on both the Public Finance underwriting commitments committee and engagements committee.
• Review and negotiate certain agreements related to bond underwritings, tenders, exchanges, private placements and direct purchases, such as bond purchase agreements, dealer manager agreements and private placement engagement letters.
• Provide guidance on public finance related advisory mandates and review engagement letters for such mandates.
• Supervise external counsel, handle various knowledge management and other projects to support the internal legal team and will assist bankers and internal lawyers in responding to “request for proposal” documents received from clients regarding potential services.
• Work closely with a team of internal lawyers and interact with bankers, compliance partners, the conflicts office and external counsels on a regular basis.

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 7 years of legal experience, with experience working as a capital markets attorney or public finance/municipal bond attorney in a law firm or equivalent in-house position at a financial services firm.
• 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 often 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.