Vice President, Assistant General Counsel - Asset Management

Join a world-class legal team at JPMorganChase, one of the largest asset and wealth managers globally.

Make a direct impact by advising on OCC regulated collective investment funds, separate account mandates and other asset management products for institutional clients.

As a Vice President, Assistant General Counsel on the J.P.

Morgan Asset Management Americas Institutional team, you will support an Institutional Americas asset management platform with hundreds of billions in assets under management and a global asset and wealth management business with more than $7 trillion in client assets.

The role includes both the formation of new funds and the maintenance of existing funds, as well as broad coverage of institutional asset management matters, including client contracting and distribution support.

You will utilize your expertise and in-depth knowledge of investment management legal issues, including relevant regulations and guidance on investment advisory matters.

You will work closely with an experienced group of professionals and have significant responsibilities for guiding tactical and strategic business initiatives.

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 2,100 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 legal advice and counsel to the J.P.

Morgan Asset Management Americas Institutional asset management business, with a focus on OCC regulated collective funds and general institutional client matters.


* Provide legal support and advice regarding funds, separately managed account mandates, sub-advisory arrangements and other products and solutions.


* Advise the business on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues relevant to the formation, structuring and management of investment products, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating investment management agreements, side letters and other contracts.


* Provide distribution-related legal support for institutional asset management products, including partnering with stakeholders on product positioning, regulatory considerations and client communications as appropriate.


* Work closely with other members of the Legal Department and other control functions (for example, Compliance and Risk) to identify, escalate and resolve issues, including coordination across regions as needed.


* Participate in business committees and co...