VP & Assistant General Counsel, Global Alternatives

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New York seeks a Vice President and Assistant General Counsel to support the Global Alternative Investment Solutions team. You will advise on hedge funds, private credit, and related fund structures, and partner with Compliance, Risk, and other Legal teams globally.

The role requires deep knowledge of investment management law, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to drive projects in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Qualifications

• JD degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant law firm, financial institution or comparable experience.
• Knowledge of investment management legal issues, including pertinent regulations and guidance on investment advisory issues.
• Prior experience structuring vehicles for hedge funds, private credit funds-of-funds, and/or separately managed accounts, either at a law firm, a hedge fund or fund of funds, or similar organization.
• Knowledge of relevant laws (e.g., Investment Advisers Act).
• If from a law firm, desire to use legal skills within a business context and move from being an external adviser to one that has direct responsibility for leading and completing projects in a high growth business.
• 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.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making capabilities.
• 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 leadership qualities

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel to J.P. Morgan Asset Management Global Alternative Investment Solutions businesses, with a focus on the hedge fund and private credit asset classes.
• Provide legal support and advice across open and closed ended hedge funds-of-funds, private credit funds-of-funds, registered alternative investment funds, separately managed account mandates, funds-of-one, sub-advisory arrangements and other products that relate to alternatives strategies.
• Advise the business on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues relevant to the formation, structuring and management of fund products, including negotiation of investment management agreements, side letters and other contracts.
• Work closely with other members of the Legal Department and other control functions (e.g., Compliance, Risk) both within the U.S. and globally to identify and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with professionals across Legal, Compliance, and Risk functions.
• 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.
• Coordinate as needed with other divisions of Asset & Wealth Management.
• Provide legal support for special projects and cross-Alternatives initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to ensure high-quality legal support for thebusiness.

Skills

Legal analysis

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New York seeks a Vice President and Assistant General Counsel to support the Global Alternative Investment Solutions team. You will advise on hedge funds, private credit, and related fund structures, and partner with Compliance, Risk, and other Legal teams globally.

The role requires deep knowledge of investment management law, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to drive projects in a fast-paced financial services environment.