Transactional Counsel — Credit Trading & Restructuring

JPMorgan Chase; Columbus (OH); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking an Associate Counsel to support a Legal Shared Services Team focused on Trading & Markets and restructuring. You will review, draft, and negotiate a range of agreements, provide guidance to internal stakeholders, and act as a primary contact across jurisdictions.

This role requires 3+ years in transactional law, JD admission, and strong writing and communication skills. You will work under tight timeframes, manage multiple priorities, and use legal tech tools to

Qualifikationen

• J.D. 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).
• Experience reviewing and interpreting credit agreement provisions, including transfer/assignment restrictions.
• Strong judgment with the ability to make decisions on short notice.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and deliver high‑quality work under time pressure.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, and Litera Workshare Compare.

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

NDAs

LSTA secondary loan trading

Cross-border coordination

Credit agreement provisions

Legal risk assessment

Communication skills

Legal tech proficiency

Ausbildung

J.D. (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Litera Workshare Compare

Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking an Associate Counsel to support a Legal Shared Services Team focused on Trading & Markets and restructuring. You will review, draft, and negotiate a range of agreements, provide guidance to internal stakeholders, and act as a primary contact across jurisdictions.

This role requires 3+ years in transactional law, JD admission, and strong writing and communication skills. You will work under tight timeframes, manage multiple priorities, and use legal tech tools to