Assistant General Counsel - Human Resources Law

Join a dynamic legal team at JPMorgan Chase, where your expertise in employment law will drive impactful solutions across the Corporate Sector and Firmwide Functions.

As a trusted advisor, you'll influence key stakeholders and shape workforce policies that support our global business.

This is your opportunity to work on high-profile cases, collaborate with top professionals, and advance your legal career in a world-class financial institution.

Make a difference by ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and professional growth.

As an Employment Counsel in the Corporate Sector Legal team, you will oversee a diverse docket of employment cases at various stages, from threatened litigation through trial, across multiple jurisdictions and forums.

You will investigate allegations, manage outside counsel, provide strategic risk assessments, and communicate with stakeholders throughout the firm.

This role offers the opportunity to become a trusted advisor, delivering legal counsel and strategic advice on employment law matters, preparing and reviewing Human Resources policies and agreements, and collaborating with Human Resources and other colleagues on cross-business workforce projects.

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 about 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:


* Manage a docket of employment cases from pre-litigation through hearing/trial in various jurisdictions and forums


* Investigate allegations and oversee outside counsel in employment litigation matters


* Serve as a trusted advisor and advance the firm's people strategy by providing strategic legal counsel, risk assessments, and litigation management to internal stakeholders


* Prepare, review, and update human resources policies, procedures, agreements, and documentation


* Advise on state and federal employment discrimination statutes and common law employment claims


* Handle labor and employment issues including performance management, employee discipline, termination, severance, and workplace investigations


* Counsel on wage and hour issues, workplace accommodations, incentive pay, and protection of intellectual property and confidential information


* Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as an...