Strategic CRE Banking Legal Lead

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking an experienced attorney to lead legal strategy for Commercial Real Estate within CB Legal.

You will advise on complex lending transactions, regulatory issues, risk management, and new business initiatives to support growth and long-term success. As a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, you will shape innovative financing solutions, manage cross-functional risk controls, and contribute to industry-leading CRE finance matters at a premier global financial

Qualifications

7+ years of CRE finance legal experience at law firm or in-house.
Knowledge of CRE finance regulatory requirements.
Ability to prioritize in a fast-moving environment and interact with senior management.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal partners and external stakeholders.
Maintain a collaborative team culture and strong communication skills.
Licensed to practice law and in good standing in NY, IL or TX (or compliant with in-house rules).

Responsibilities

Advise bankers on structuring, originating, servicing, and documenting CRE financing transactions (bilateral/syndicated loans, construction loans, lines of credit).
Lead the Real Estate Banking Legal team and collaborate across CRE and CB Legal teams.
Advise on reputational, KYC/AML issues and other risk matters.
Advise credit teams on workouts and REO matters.
Provide interpretations of regulations and applicable laws to CRE businesses.
Support Payments solutions offered by REB to clients.
Prepare/update standard forms and procedures; manage external counsel relationships.
Provide training for bankers and partners; escalate issues within the legal department.