Public Sector Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of payments? At JPMorganChase, we invite you to join our Payments Legal Team, where you will play a critical role in supporting our Public Sector Payments business.

As a Public Sector Attorney in the Payments Legal Team, you will provide strategic legal guidance and advisory support to our business partners, and lead negotiations with public sector clients.

You will collaborate closely with other legal experts, business partners and cross-functional teams to deliver practical solutions and manage complex client engagements.

In addition to client-facing work, you will help drive operational excellence by working across legal lines of business to enhance internal practices and implement innovative technological solutions.

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


* Draft and negotiate a wide range of documentation for Public Sector customers of Wholesale Payments.


* Advise businesses on transaction structures, and legal and regulatory issues.


* Serve as product counsel for new or commercial payment product offerings being developed or offered to Public Sector customers.


* Ensure customer-facing documentation is clear and compliant with applicable laws and regulations.


* Review and advise on the scope and applicability of Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills


* Licensed attorney and minimum 5 years of experience with a major law firm, financial institution, or judicial clerkship


* Proficient in Public Sector contracts, specifically federal contracting including FAR and NAFI based contracts


* Proven and effective negotiation skills and ability to communicate with internal and external customers


* Strong knowledge of the False Claims Act


* Excellent organization, business communication and time management skills

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills


* Knowledge and experience with SAM.gov registration, bid protests, and other annual certifications


* Understanding of banking laws, including UCC Articles 4 and 4A


* Knowledge of wholesale payments products and services


* Experience contracting with federal agencies and managing/advising flow-down obligations and subcontractor oversight


* Abil...