Dynamic Associate Counsel — Credit Trading & Restructuring

JPMorganChase; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking an Associate Counsel to join the Legal Shared Services Team supporting Trading & Markets and restructuring transactions.

You will review, draft, and negotiate a variety of agreements, provide clear guidance to internal stakeholders, and help deliver practical solutions under tight timelines across US and other jurisdictions. The role offers broad exposure to cross-border coordination, NDAs, LSTA documentation, and transfer-related provisions in credit agreements.

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, financial institution, fintech, 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-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.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing a variety of corporate documents and agreements, including lock-up agreements such as cooperation agreements, restructuring-related support agreements, and transfer-related provisions in credit agreements.
• Draft and negotiate non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
• Draft and negotiate LSTA secondary loan trading documentation and related trading terms.
• Coordinate with associate lawyers in other jurisdictions to align on approach, and execution timelines.
• Advise business and support partners on transactional documentation issues and practical paths to resolution.
• Drive decision-making by identifying key issues, proposing solutions, and escalating where needed.
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Utilize registration statement software and other legal tech tools to complete assigned work efficiently.
• Support special projects and ad hoc transactional initiatives as business needs arise.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal analysis

Cross-border coordination

Education

J.D. (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Word

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Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking an Associate Counsel to join the Legal Shared Services Team supporting Trading & Markets and restructuring transactions.

You will review, draft, and negotiate a variety of agreements, provide clear guidance to internal stakeholders, and help deliver practical solutions under tight timelines across US and other jurisdictions. The role offers broad exposure to cross-border coordination, NDAs, LSTA documentation, and transfer-related provisions in credit agreements.