Business Banking Counsel

When you join JPMorganChase’s Legal Department, you become part of a dynamic group of lawyers providing a broad array of legal support in areas that have direct impact on customers. 

As a Business Banking Attorney in the Legal Department at JPMorganChase, you will be a trusted advisor to the business that is responsible for delivering deposit, cash management and other financial products and services to over 7 million small business customers in 48 states. You will think collaboratively and creatively about supporting business, risk and control partners and keeping the customer at the forefront. 

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 2,000 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 trusted and practical legal support to sales, account opening and service escalation teams for deposit and cash management services including for core deposit products (checking, savings, CDs) offered to small businesses. 
• Handle complex servicing and account escalations from central business and operational teams including reviewing communications in response to client inquiries.
• Collaborate with risk, compliance and control partners to ensure appropriate awareness, escalation and resolution of issues including around mitigation of fraud and continued implementation of best practices.
• Review and comment on procedures.
• Participate on project teams and other initiatives led by the business or the Legal Department.
• Monitor and provide trusted advice on applicable laws, regulations, risks and industry concerns related to deposit and liquidity products. 

 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• US-qualified attorney with 3+ years of legal practice in a relevant government or regulatory agency, financial institution or law firm.
• A team player who prioritizes collegiality and acts collaboratively.
• Good writing and research skills with attention to detail. 
• Ability to manage multiple matters and projects simultaneously. 

 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Prior knowledge related to core bank products, business entity structures, contracts/loan documents, payment methods/processing or consumer financial protections.

 

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.