EMEA Lending Legal - Corporate Lending - Vice-President

JPMorganChase; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking an EMEA Lending Legal - Corporate Lending - Vice-President in London. You will manage lending legal matters, offering guidance, drafting contracts, and overseeing transactions. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of experience in lending law, strong communication skills, and must be a licensed attorney. This role provides an opportunity to work with diverse teams across EMEA in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years lending experience at a leading law firm or in-house legal team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage a large volume of transactions.

Responsibilities

• Support business groups across EMEA with transaction structuring and advice.
• Liaise with business teams and set documentation standards.
• Share experience with colleagues in Legal globally.
• Provide training to the business and other functions.
• Participate in Legal and firm-wide projects.

Skills

LMA-based lending documentation familiarity

Strong work ethic

High-level organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented

Adaptability

French language skills

Education

Law degree and bar membership

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

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

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 FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

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.