Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

Are you a seasoned attorney with a passion for mergers and acquisitions? At JPMorgan Chase, we offer a dynamic environment where your expertise will shape the future of global finance. Join our Corporate M&A Legal Group and be at the forefront of strategic transactions, working with top professionals in the industry. Your legal acumen will drive impactful decisions and contribute to our firm's success. Elevate your career with us and make a difference in the world of finance.

As a Corporate M&A Attorney in the Corporate M&A Legal Group, you will play a pivotal role in supporting JPMorgan Chase strategic transactions. You will collaborate with business representatives, investment professionals, and other legal experts to drive successful mergers, acquisitions, and investments. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile deals, develop your legal expertise, and contribute to the firm's growth and innovation.

The Legal Department at JPMorganChase 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:

• Manage and advise on M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Review and negotiate confidentiality agreements, term sheets, and letters of intent.
• Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence reviews.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documentation, including merger and acquisition agreements.
• Coordinate and participate in transaction closings.
• Advise on legal matters related to transactions and provide strategic guidance.
• Liaise with business representatives and investment professionals.
• Engage and manage outside counsel for transaction-related matters.
• Interpret and advise on existing and proposed laws, rules, and regulations.
• Provide legal advice to the Board of Directors and business functions.
• Manage dispute resolution and enforcement matters.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• JD degree or educational equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-JD experience in Mergers & Acquisitions.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven experience in drafting and negotiating complex legal documents.
• Compliance with relevant licensing requirements for the jurisdiction.
• Successful completion of a conflicts of interest clearance review.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience in financial services or a related industry.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Experience with strategic and financial investments.
• Knowledge of global legal and regulatory frameworks.

• Strong problem-solving skills and strategic thinking.

   

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.