VP, Assistant General Counsel — Subpoena Escalation

JPMorgan Chase; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Vice President, Assistant General Counsel to lead the Subpoena Escalation Team in handling complex third‑party legal demands across the firm. You will coordinate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to craft responsive, compliant, and timely submissions to subpoenas, court orders, and regulatory requests, while maintaining liaison with agencies and external parties.

The role calls for a seasoned attorney with the ability to communicate clearly to varied

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of the State Bar.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal practice with focus on subpoena compliance, litigation, or regulatory compliance in banking/financial services.
• Strong understanding of federal and state subpoena laws and information disclosure.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High ethical standards and integrity with confidential information.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze subpoenas, court orders, and other legal documents to determine required response.
• Coordinate with internal departments to gather documents and ensure timely compliance with requests.
• Ensure responses comply with applicable laws and bank policies.
• Prepare witnesses for and defend appearances, including depositions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of laws affecting subpoena compliance and information disclosure.
• Maintain detailed records of all subpoenas and legal requests.
• Draft and review response letters, affidavits, and other documentation.
• Identify risks in information disclosure and develop mitigation strategies.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks and best practices.

Skills

Subpoena compliance

Regulatory compliance

Litigation

Legal research

Communication

Multi‑tasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

eDiscovery tools

Job description

JPMorganChase is seeking a Vice President, Assistant General Counsel to lead the Subpoena Escalation Team in handling complex third‑party legal demands across the firm. You will coordinate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to craft responsive, compliant, and timely submissions to subpoenas, court orders, and regulatory requests, while maintaining liaison with agencies and external parties.

The role calls for a seasoned attorney with the ability to communicate clearly to varied