Vice President, Assistant General Counsel - Asset Management

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. seeks a Vice President, Assistant General Counsel to lead legal support for the Asset Management Americas Institutional team.

This role focuses on OCC‑regulated funds and institutional client matters, spanning fund formation, contract negotiations and regulatory compliance. You will negotiate investment management agreements and side letters, advise on distribution and product strategies, and coordinate with Compliance, Risk and cross‑regional teams to mitigate risk while

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant law firm experience.
• Experience negotiating side letters and investor terms.
• Knowledge of investment management legal issues and regulations.
• Knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act.
• Strong analytical, drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, responsive, and solutions-oriented team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to the Asset Management Americas Institutional business on funds and client matters.
• Support funds, separately managed accounts, sub-advisory arrangements and related products.
• Draft, review and negotiate investment management agreements and side letters.
• Provide distribution-related legal support for institutional products and client communications.
• Coordinate with Compliance and Risk, and collaborate across regions as needed.
• Participate in business committees and cross-functional initiatives.
• Oversee outside counsel engagement, scope, spend and quality control.
• Coordinate with other Asset and Wealth Management divisions as required.
• Support institutional diligence responses and requests for proposals.
• Assist with special projects and high-quality legal support for the business.

Skills

Legal negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Client advising

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Join a world-class legal team at JPMorganChase, one of the largest asset and wealth managers globally. Make a direct impact by advising on OCC regulated collective investment funds, separate account mandates and other asset management products for institutional clients.

As a Vice President, Assistant General Counsel on the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Americas Institutional team, you will support an Institutional Americas asset management platform with hundreds of billions in assets under management and a global asset and wealth management business with more than $7 trillion in client assets. The role includes both the formation of new funds and the maintenance of existing funds, as well as broad coverage of institutional asset management matters, including client contracting and distribution support. You will utilize your expertise and in-depth knowledge of investment management legal issues, including relevant regulations and guidance on investment advisory matters. You will work closely with an experienced group of professionals and have significant responsibilities for guiding tactical and strategic business 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 2,100 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 counsel to the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Americas Institutional asset management business, with a focus on OCC regulated collective funds and general institutional client matters.
• Provide legal support and advice regarding funds, separately managed account mandates, sub-advisory arrangements and other products and solutions.
• Advise the business on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues relevant to the formation, structuring and management of investment products, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating investment management agreements, side letters and other contracts.
• Provide distribution-related legal support for institutional asset management products, including partnering with stakeholders on product positioning, regulatory considerations and client communications as appropriate.
• Work closely with other members of the Legal Department and other control functions (for example, Compliance and Risk) to identify, elevate and resolve issues, including coordination across regions as needed.
• Participate in business committees and collaborate with colleagues across product strategy and development, finance, marketing, portfolio management, compliance, risk and the Legal Department.
• Oversee and manage outside counsel efficiently, including engagement scope, spend management and quality control.
• Coordinate as needed with other divisions within Asset and Wealth Management.
• Provide legal support for institutional client diligence, including due diligence questionnaires and responses to requests for proposal.
• Provide legal support for special projects and cross-business initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to ensure high-quality legal support for the business.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Juris Doctor degree
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant law firm experience
• Experience negotiating side letters and other investor terms
• Knowledge of investment management legal issues, including pertinent regulations and guidance on investment advisory matters
• Knowledge of relevant laws (for example, the Investment Advisers Act)
• Demonstrated legal analytical, drafting and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills, with proven ability to serve as a trusted advisor to business partners or clients
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and manage competing deadlines effectively
• Proactive, responsive, and dynamic team player with a solutions-oriented mindset and strong judgment

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• In-house experience supporting an asset management or investment management business
• Experience with institutional separately managed accounts, sub-advisory arrangements and complex client negotiations
• Understanding of OCC Regulations, ERISA and the Bank Holding Company Act
• Experience with the Investment Company Act
• Familiarity with the Securities and Exchange Commission marketing rule and related advertising and solicitation considerations
• Knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in relevant contexts
• Experience supporting cross-border matters, including Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia Pacific nexus

All candidates for roles in the Legal Department must be licensed to practice law in the country of employment and successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.