Lead Commercial Counsel Payments

3 weeks ago

Chicago, United States JPMorgan Chase Full time

Job Description
Join the JPMorgan Payments Legal Team and be part of one of the world's most innovative full-service providers in the rapidly transforming financial services space.
As a Lead Commercial Counsel Payments -Vice President, Assistant General Counsel within our Legal Payments teams, you will need proven leadership abilities and a strong passion for drafting and negotiating commercial agreements to co-lead our Commercial Team for JPMorgan Payments negotiations in the United States. As the co-lead of the Commercial Team, you will be at the forefront of delivering our capabilities and solutions to our customers, working alongside your team as you lead. You and your team will negotiate commercial agreements, contribute to projects that improve operational processes, review consumer-facing documentation, and provide legal support to sales, client service, and other company collaborators. You will also have the opportunity to work on projects and product initiatives across the JPMorgan Payments Legal Team and broader Legal Department.
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

  • Lead a team of Commercial attorneys focused negotiating commercial agreements with our Payments clients.
  • Foster a culture of growth and development within the team by providing mentorship, guidance, and support to attorneys, helping them enhance their skills and advance their careers.
  • Work cross-functionally and globally to negotiate complex and high-value commercial agreements with J.P. Morgan's customers.
  • Contribute to projects that improve operational processes to increase the efficiency and scalability of commercial legal support, driving innovation and best practices.
  • Collaborate with product counsel to draft and maintain J.P. Morgan's agreements, written templates and playbooks.
  • Review consumer-facing documentation with an eye toward clarity, ease of understanding, and legal and regulatory compliance.
  • Provide legal support to sales, client service and other company collaborators.
  • Support projects and product initiatives across the J.P. Morgan Payments Legal Team and broader Legal department.


Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Strong decision-making abilities, practical business judgement and attention to detail.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and advance multiple deals happening simultaneously, often on tight deadlines.
  • Ability to lead and drive teams to institute change and collaboration across a variety of functional areas.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to suggest and implement change to improve operational efficiency.
  • Effective and creative problem-solving and troubleshooting ability, comfortable making decisions and taking ownership of tasks.
  • Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Desire to learn and intellectual curiosity.
  • Law degree with at least 5 years relevant legal experience, including in corporate, commercial, regulatory or litigation.


Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Experience working in banking or financial services.
  • Privacy, data use, data security expertise.
  • Federal Government contracting experience.
  • Experience working in a global and cross border industry.


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.
About Us
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
With large, global operations, the Legal team tackles complex issues and helps shape the regulations that affect the businesses. The group is organized into practice groups that align with the lines of business and corporate staff areas, which encourages collaboration on legal, regulatory and business developments as they arise.

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