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Chase · 1 month ago

Lending Attorney, Global Corporate Banking - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

10 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, 60603, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$200K/yr - $275K/yr

5+ years exp

Chase is one of the oldest financial institutions, providing innovative financial solutions globally. They are seeking a Vice President, Assistant General Counsel to support Global Corporate Banking by advising on syndicated and bilateral lending transactions and managing legal risks associated with various client-related issues.

BankingFinancial Services

Responsibilities

Provide transactional support for syndicated and bilateral loan transactions, including analysis and advice on structural and risk issues and review and negotiation of credit and collateral documentation; negotiation of confidentiality agreements; drafting and/or review of guarantees, collateral assignments of deposit accounts, advised line documents, fee letters, term sheets, and commitment letters; tailoring of standard bank loan documentation forms; review of amendments and waivers; and advising risk teams on various credit agreement issues

Support and advise the business with respect to client related issues (including relationship, reputational and AML issues) which may arise

Prepare and update standard forms and procedures and manage outside counsel relationships

Partner with risk, controls, compliance and other colleagues across the firm regarding risks and control issues

Provide training to the business

Qualification

Syndicated lending experienceLicensed to practice lawStrategic visionProject management skillsCommunication skills

Required

Minimum 5 years of experience in syndicated lending at a law firm and/or in-house legal department at a large bank or other financial services company

Strategic vision to anticipate legal issues for different businesses and business models

Ability to prioritize work in a fast-moving environment, manage a large number of issues at one time, and interact with senior and executive management

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in NY, NJ or IL, as applicable, or otherwise in compliance with the in-house counsel registration rules in such state