Associate Counsel — Trading & Restructuring Transactions

Aumni; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking an Associate Counsel for the Legal Shared Services Team to support Trading & Markets and restructuring matters. You will review, draft, and negotiate NDAs, LSTA documentation, and cooperate agreements, advising internal stakeholders on complex transactional documents.

You will serve as a primary contact for associate lawyers across jurisdictions, handling high-volume work with accuracy and efficiency while meeting tight deadlines.

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.
• 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-style documentation) and trading workflows.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting credit agreement provisions, including transfer/assignment restrictions and related mechanics.
• Strong judgment with the 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 skills and ability to communicate with multiple business and support groups across regions and functions.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear, actionable legal guidance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Litera Workshare Compare (or equivalent document comparison tools).

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate NDAs and LSTA secondary loan trading documentation.
• Coordinate with associate lawyers in other jurisdictions to align on approach and timelines.
• Advise business partners on transactional documentation issues and practical paths to resolution.
• Drive decisions and escalate issues when needed.
• Review corporate documents, including lock-up and transfer provisions in credit agreements.
• Utilize registration statement software and other legal tech tools to complete work.
• Support special projects and ad hoc transactional initiatives as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

NDAs drafting

LSTA loan docs

Credit agreements

Cross-border coordination

Attention to detail

Communication

Project management

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Litera Workshare Compare

Registration statement software

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking an Associate Counsel for the Legal Shared Services Team to support Trading & Markets and restructuring matters. You will review, draft, and negotiate NDAs, LSTA documentation, and cooperate agreements, advising internal stakeholders on complex transactional documents.

You will serve as a primary contact for associate lawyers across jurisdictions, handling high-volume work with accuracy and efficiency while meeting tight deadlines.