Associate Counsel, Trading & Markets

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking an Associate Counsel in the Legal Shared Services Team to support Trading & Markets and restructuring-related matters. You will draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, LSTA loan trading docs, and provisions in credit agreements.

You will coordinate across jurisdictions, provide clear guidance, and help deliver high-quality work under tight timeframes. You will interact with internal stakeholders, including business and support teams, and contribute to a high-volume

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent law degree and admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction.
• 3+ years of transactional legal experience in Trading & Markets and/or restructuring.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating complex agreements and advising on legal risks.
• NDAs drafting/negotiation in transactional settings.
• Familiarity with secondary loan trading documentation and LSTA-style docs.
• Experience interpreting credit agreements and transfer/assignment mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Review corporate documents and agreements, including lock-up agreements and transfer provisions.
• Draft and negotiate NDAs.
• Draft and negotiate LSTA secondary loan trading documentation and terms.
• Coordinate with associate lawyers in other jurisdictions on approach and timelines.
• Advise business and support partners on transactional documentation issues.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Contract analysis

Communications

Time management

Cross-border coordination

Stakeholder management

Legal tech proficiency

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Bar admission in at least one jurisdiction

Tools

Microsoft Word

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Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking an Associate Counsel in the Legal Shared Services Team to support Trading & Markets and restructuring-related matters. You will draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, LSTA loan trading docs, and provisions in credit agreements.

You will coordinate across jurisdictions, provide clear guidance, and help deliver high-quality work under tight timeframes. You will interact with internal stakeholders, including business and support teams, and contribute to a high-volume