EMEA Lending Legal – Corporate Lending – Vice-President

J.P. Morgan; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a Vice-President for their EMEA Lending Legal team in London. The role involves documenting and advising on corporate lending matters, maintaining legal documentation standards, and providing training. Ideal candidates should have at least 4 years of lending experience and must be licensed lawyers. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills are essential, along with a commitment to quality work.

Responsibilities

• Support business groups across EMEA on corporate lending transactions.
• Maintain documentation standards and internal policies.
• Share experience and advise colleagues in Legal.
• Provide legal training to business teams and control functions.
• Participate in Legal and firm-wide projects.

Skills

Familiarity with LMA-based lending documentation

Strong work ethic

High-level organizational skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Detail-oriented

Adaptability

Minimum 4 years lending experience

Education

Law degree and licensed to practice law

Job description

The Legal Department at JPMorgan Chase 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. The Lending Legal Practice Group for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) advises on a broad range of lending matters for the Commercial and Investment Bank through a team located in London, Paris and Mumbai.

As an EMEA Lending Legal – Corporate Lending - Vice‑President in Legal Lending department you will be responsible primarily for documenting, reviewing and advising on general corporate lending matters (both large and mid‑cap) but will also gain experience of other bilateral and syndicated lending transactions including investment grade, emerging markets, direct lending, leveraged and acquisition finance, structured lending as well as restructurings and distressed debt transactions. You will be based in London but will work closely with business teams, risk and control areas and Legal colleagues globally.

Job responsibilities

• Pro‑actively support business groups across EMEA (with a particular focus on our French corporate lending business) and other offices globally which originate transactions, through structuring and advice on transaction including review and negotiation of legal documents throughout the life cycle of a loan from origination, and providing legal advice and guidance on risk assessment and solutions
• Liaise with the business teams, other control areas and colleagues in Legal in setting/maintaining documentation standards, internal policies, practice guidelines, and monitoring relevant legal, regulatory and documentation developments
• Pro‑actively share experience and know‑how with colleagues in Legal, where appropriate globally
• Provide training to the business, other control functions and within Legal
• Participate in Legal and firm‑wide projects

Required qualifications, skills and capabilities

• Familiarity with LMA‑based lending documentation and experience in drafting contracts, contract documentation review and analysis, and providing summary presentations and abstracts.
• Strong work ethic, high‑level organizational skills, and ability to work independently and to manage a large volume of transactions and internal client questions simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented and results driven.
• Adaptability and ability to apply existing skills to unfamiliar subject matter areas.
• Ability to demonstrate a minimum of 4 years lending experience at a leading law firm or an in‑house legal team at an investment bank.
• Must be a lawyer licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the jurisdiction in which the position is based or otherwise in compliance with the in‑house counsel registration rules of that jurisdiction.

Preferred qualifications, skills and capabilities

• Foreign languages – French language skills will be an advantage