Payments Commercial Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

As an attorney within the J.P. Morgan Payments legal team, your focus will be on supporting the Merchant Services business. As part of the Commercial & Investment Bank, J.P. Morgan Payments enables organizations of all sizes to execute transactions efficiently and securely, transforming the movement of information, money and assets. Merchant Services is a line of business within J.P. Morgan Payments, and is a global merchant acquirer that provides payment processing services (authorizations, conveyance and settlement of transactions involving credit and debit cards, electronic checks and other payment methods).

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

• Drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements
• Advising on products and services including the support of new product implementations, product change initiatives, and drafting customer-facing terms of service and related documentation
• Negotiating commercial agreements with J.P. Morgan customers, vendors and suppliers, and third-party strategic partners
• Advising on marketing documents and new business initiatives
• Interpreting existing laws, rules and regulations and advising on changes thereto
• Coordinating with Legal Department members in other lines of business on a variety of legal, regulatory and business matters
• Providing legal advice to the business and corporate functions on a broad range of issues
• Collaborating with other functional partners to ensure appropriate awareness and escalation of issues as they arise
• Participating in cross line of business initiatives/practice groups as a subject matter expert
• Managing outside counsel

• J.D. degree and minimum 5 years of experience in a law firm or in-house experience within a financial institution or bank
• Strong legal and technical drafting skills
• Transactional and negotiating experience
• Pragmatic mindset with the ability to provide concrete, actionable legal advice
• Proven capacity to assume significant independent responsibility immediately
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, global, and cross-border environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
• Outstanding organizational and project management abilities, managing multiple complex matters simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including with senior executives and non-legal professionals
• Ability to build and maintain strong client and colleague relationships

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Privacy, data use, data security expertise

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.

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

Base Pay/Salary
Chicago,IL $183,350.00 - $242,000.00 / year