Assistant General Counsel- Global Alternative Investment Solutions jobs in United States
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Chase ยท 1 month ago

Assistant General Counsel- Global Alternative Investment Solutions

Chase is one of the largest asset and wealth managers globally, and they are seeking an Assistant General Counsel for their Global Alternative Investment Solutions team. The role involves providing legal advice on complex investment products, supporting regulatory compliance, and collaborating with various stakeholders to manage legal risks and facilitate new product launches.

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Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and support to the GAIS group, primarily to the Private Bank distribution business
Advise on a wide range of legal issues related to investment management advice and products
Support regulatory developments, new product development, and product launches
Collaborate with Legal Department colleagues and control functions (Compliance, Risk) to resolve legal and reputational risk items
Advise on structuring, organizing, offering, and maintaining onshore and offshore private funds and funds of funds, including hedge funds and private equity funds
Oversee legal coverage for regulatory change implementation
Deliver legal support for special projects and cross-alternatives initiatives
Assist in developing policies, procedures, systems, and training materials
Provide advice for dispute resolution with counterparties
Engage and supervise external counsel when specialized expertise is required
Perform additional duties as assigned to ensure high-quality legal support for the line of business

Qualification

Private funds expertiseInvestment Advisers ActFund formationLegal drafting skillsRegulatory change implementationPolicy developmentNegotiation skillsAnalytical skillsJudgmentCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsTeam playerDecision-making

Required

Excellent academic record
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in a law firm, financial institution, and/or comparable environment
Expert knowledge of onshore and offshore private funds, Investment Advisers Act, fund formation, and fund transactions
Licensed attorney in good standing in the relevant state/jurisdiction or compliant with in-house counsel registration rules
Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Superior verbal and written communication abilities
Demonstrated legal analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills
Excellent judgment and decision-making capabilities
Proven ability to work independently and prioritize multiple projects
Proactive, dynamic team player with a solutions-oriented mindset
Willingness to learn new areas of law

Preferred

In-house experience in addition to law firm experience
Strategic skills to anticipate legal issues across diverse business models
Experience advising on products in which funds invest
Background in supporting regulatory change implementation
Experience developing policies, procedures, and training materials
Track record of successful collaboration with business and control functions
Ability to supervise and manage external counsel effectively
Experience resolving disputes with counterparties

Company

Chase provides broad range of financial services. It is a sub-organization of JP Morgan Chase.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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