JPMorganChase · 18 hours ago
Asset Management - Special Situations Private Credit Legal Consultant - Vice President
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
2+ years expJPMorganChase is a leading financial institution that offers innovative financial solutions. The role involves supporting the Global Special Situations Group by working closely with investment professionals on complex private credit transactions and managing legal documentation and compliance tasks.
Asset ManagementBankingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Drafting and Execution : Prepare and refine transaction documents using GSS templates and precedents under supervision of the Head Legal Analyst and support execution of NDAs, engagement letters, commitment papers, intercreditor agreements, amendments, and ancillary documentation
Negotiation: Lead first line negotiations on documentation, escalating to internal approvers as required and develop commercial judgment and stakeholder management to drive timely, market aligned outcomes
Legal and Regulatory Research: Conduct targeted legal research across relevant jurisdictions and maintain awareness of evolving legal, regulatory, and market developments affecting private credit
Transaction Support and Governance: Partner with CIOs, analysts, operations/COO, and internal Legal & Compliance in New York and London on transaction workflows, closing checklists, conditions precedent/subsequent, and post closing portfolio updates and assist with fund level legal, regulatory, and governance tasks, including policy implementation and oversight support
External Counsel Management: Assist in instructing, managing, and benchmarking external counsel; review advice for practical, risk aligned implementation
Knowledge, Process, and Data: Maintain accurate document and precedent repositories; support matter tracking and knowledge capture and identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and playbook enhancements to increase efficiency and deal velocity
Qualification
Required
2+ years' legal experience
Strong academic background; U.S. law degree preferred
Demonstrated interest in private credit, special situations, restructuring, and financial markets
Excellent drafting, issue spotting, and problem solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
Confident communicator with the ability to build rapport across time zones and functions
Comfortable in a fast paced environment with multiple concurrent matters and deadlines
High integrity, discretion, and commitment to client confidentiality and data protection
Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word/Track Changes, Excel), document management systems, and legal research tools
Authorization to work in the United States
Preferred
Preferably in finance/restructuring/private credit at a leading law firm or in house at a credit fund, bank, or asset manager
Paralegal experience/training is a plus for candidates on a legal track
Benefits
Comprehensive health care coverage
On-site health and wellness centers
A retirement savings plan
Backup childcare
Tuition reimbursement
Mental health support
Financial coaching
Company
JPMorganChase
With a history tracing its roots to 1799 in New York City, JPMorganChase is one of the world's oldest, largest, and best-known financial institutions—carrying forth the innovative spirit of our heritage firms in global operations across 100 markets.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Allison Beer
CEO of Card Services and Connected Commerce
Dan Mendelson
CEO, Morgan Health
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