Associate - Contract Specialist II

Join a dynamic legal support team where your expertise in contract management and legal research will drive business success.

As an Associate - Contract Specialist II, you'll play a critical role in safeguarding the firm's interests and ensuring compliance across diverse business lines.

Collaborate with top legal professionals and business partners in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Your attention to detail and sound judgment will help shape the firm's contractual landscape.

Be part of a team that values integrity, professionalism, and continuous growth.

Job Summary

As an Associate - Contract Specialist II in the Legal Support Team, you will provide essential legal services to various lines of business and practice group attorneys within the Legal Department.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex agreements, conduct transactional due diligence, and contribute to special projects.

You will be a single contributor focused on supporting specific practice groups and/or regions, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all contractual documents.

The Legal Department at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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


* Review, draft, and negotiate non-disclosure agreements, non-reliance letters, and joinder agreements.


* Conduct due diligence on transactional and corporate documents to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.


* Perform legal research and analyze laws, regulations, and requirements relevant to the firm's operations.


* Collaborate with legal, finance, procurement, and business-unit partners to resolve contractual issues.


* Manage competing priorities and large volumes of agreements under tight deadlines.


* Identify and address inconsistencies or gaps in contract terms before execution.


* Maintain high standards of ethics and professionalism in handling confidential information.


* Escalate complex contractual matters appropriately, exercising sound commercial judgment.


* Support delivery of legal functions for specific practice groups and/or regions.


* Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by the legal department.


* Ensure all agreements align with business objectives and risk mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills


* Bachelor's degree in Business Administ...