Associate Counsel: Credit Trading & Restructuring

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. seeks an Associate Counsel for its Legal Shared Services Team to support Trading & Markets and restructuring matters. You will review, draft, and negotiate a range of agreements, including NDAs and LSTA documentation, while guiding internal stakeholders and coordinating with international teams.

You’ll deliver practical legal guidance with high accuracy in a fast-paced environment and help manage evolving transactional workflows and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• J.D. (or equivalent law degree) and admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction.
• 3+ years of verifiable transactional legal experience in Trading & Markets and/or restructuring, big law firm and/or in-house at a bank or similar.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating complex agreements and advising on associated legal risks.
• Experience with NDAs (drafting and negotiation) in a transactional setting.
• Familiarity with secondary loan trading documentation (including LSTA-styled documentation) and trading workflows.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting credit agreement provisions, including transfer/assignment restrictions and related mechanics.
• Strong judgment and ability to make decisions and solve problems on short notice.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and deliver high-quality work under time pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across regions and functions.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Litera Workshare Compare (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Review corporate documents and agreements including lock-up and transfer provisions in credit agreements.
• Draft and negotiate NDAs.
• Draft and negotiate LSTA secondary loan trading documentation and related terms.
• Coordinate with associate lawyers in other jurisdictions to align on approach and timelines.
• Advise business and support partners on transactional documentation issues and practical resolutions.
• Drive decisions by identifying issues, proposing solutions, and escalating where needed.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and organization.
• Use registration statement software and other legal tech tools to complete work efficiently.
• Support special projects and ad hoc transactional initiatives as needed.

Skills

NDAs drafting

Negotiation

Legal drafting

Cross-border coordination

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Litera Workshare Compare

Registration statement software

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. seeks an Associate Counsel for its Legal Shared Services Team to support Trading & Markets and restructuring matters. You will review, draft, and negotiate a range of agreements, including NDAs and LSTA documentation, while guiding internal stakeholders and coordinating with international teams.

You’ll deliver practical legal guidance with high accuracy in a fast-paced environment and help manage evolving transactional workflows and compliance requirements.