Global Alternative Investment Solutions-Assistant General Counsel

Testing Site - JPMC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan's GAIS legal team in New York seeks a senior Legal Counsel to advise the Private Bank distribution business and oversee private funds across hedge funds, real estate, and private equity funds.

You will negotiate distribution letters, structure funds, implement regulatory changes, manage reputational risk, and coordinate with Compliance and Risk. The role requires a licensed attorney with 8+ years of relevant experience, strong drafting, negotiation, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Excellent academic record.
• Licensed attorney in good standing in the relevant state/jurisdiction.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in law firms, financial institutions, or similar environments.
• Expert knowledge of onshore and offshore private funds, and fund transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to the GAIS group, primarily to the Private Bank distribution business.
• Advise on a wide range of legal issues related to investment management advice and products.
• Support regulatory developments, new product development, and product launches.
• Collaborate with Legal Department colleagues and control functions (Compliance, Risk) to resolve legal and reputational risk items.
• Advise on structuring, organizing, offering, and maintaining onshore and offshore private funds and funds of funds, including hedge funds and private equity funds.
• Oversee legal coverage for regulatory change implementation.
• Deliver legal support for special projects and cross-alternatives initiatives.
• Assist in developing policies, procedures, systems, and training materials.
• Provide advice for dispute resolution with counterparties.
• Engage and supervise external counsel when specialized expertise is required.

Skills

Private funds expertise

Fund formation

Investment Advisers Act

Negotiation skills

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Strong communication

Independent work

Job description

Join a world-class legal team at J.P. Morgan, one of the largest asset and wealth managers globally. Make a direct impact by advising on complex alternative investment products and supporting innovative solutions for ultra-high net worth clients. Collaborate with top professionals across legal, compliance, and risk functions. Shape the future of wealth management by navigating regulatory changes and driving new product launches. Be part of a dynamic, solutions-oriented environment where your expertise is valued and your growth is supported.

As a Legal Counsel supporting the Global Alternative Investment Solutions (GAIS) business, you will primarily provide expert legal advice to the Private Bank distribution business within GAIS, overseeing over $176 billion in assets across hedge funds, real estate, and private equity. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with business leaders and control stakeholders, support new product development, and address complex legal and regulatory issues. You will play a key role in negotiating distribution engagement letters, structuring and maintaining private funds, implementing regulatory changes, and managing reputational risk, all while contributing to special projects and cross-functional initiatives.

The Legal Department at JPMorganChase 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 over 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and support to the GAIS group, primarily to the Private Bank distribution business.
• Advise on a wide range of legal issues related to investment management advice and products.
• Support regulatory developments, new product development, and product launches.
• Collaborate with Legal Department colleagues and control functions (Compliance, Risk) to resolve legal and reputational risk items.
• Advise on structuring, organizing, offering, and maintaining onshore and offshore private funds and funds of funds, including hedge funds and private equity funds.
• Oversee legal coverage for regulatory change implementation.
• Deliver legal support for special projects and cross-alternatives initiatives.
• Assist in developing policies, procedures, systems, and training materials.
• Provide advice for dispute resolution with counterparties.
• Engage and supervise external counsel when specialized expertise is required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to ensure high-quality legal support for the line of business.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Excellent academic record.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in a law firm, financial institution, and/or comparable environment.
• Expert knowledge of onshore and offshore private funds, Investment Advisers Act, fund formation, and fund transactions.
• Licensed attorney in good standing in the relevant state/jurisdiction or compliant with in-house counsel registration rules.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Superior verbal and written communication abilities.
• Demonstrated legal analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making capabilities.
• Proven ability to work independently and prioritize multiple projects.
• Proactive, dynamic team player with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to learn new areas of law.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• In-house experience in addition to law firm experience.
• Strategic skills to anticipate legal issues across diverse business models.
• Experience advising on products in which funds invest.
• Background in supporting regulatory change implementation.
• Experience developing policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Track record of successful collaboration with business and control functions.
• Ability to supervise and manage external counsel effectively.
• Experience resolving disputes with counterparties.

All candidates for roles in the Legal Department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.Attorneys must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing or otherwise eligible to practice law in the jurisdiction in which the position is based.