Assistant General Counsel - Wholesale Litigation - Vice President

Be a part of a premier in-house litigation team of experienced and sophisticated financial services litigators handling high stakes and complex disputes and advising on pre-litigation risks in a fast-paced and business-critical setting.

You will actively participate in driving litigation strategy and management, and provide legal counsel on a wide spectrum of matters-including novel and cutting-edge issues-across the Commercial & Investment Bank and Asset & Wealth Management business, and the Firm's corporate functions.

The role offers extensive client contact and meaningful opportunities to advise and collaborate with senior business leaders and Firm management.

As a Vice President / Assistant General Counsel in Wholesale Litigation, you will work independently and, as appropriate, in partnership with outside counsel to represent the Firm in a broad range of complex financial services litigation matters.

The docket includes, among other matters, securities class actions, M&A- and lending-related litigation, and disputes arising from commercial and investment banking products and services.

You will also provide pre-litigation counseling and strategic advice, and manage complex third-party subpoenas and other information and testimony requests where the Firm is not a party to the underlying litigation but has significant interests to protect.

The role will primarily support the Firm's Commercial & Investment Bank business, with additional coverage for Asset & Wealth Management and the Firm's corporate functions as needed.

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 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


* Strategically lead and manage a portfolio of complex financial services litigation matters from intake through resolution, including case strategy, pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, trial preparation, settlement/mediation, and (as needed) appeals.


* Defend the Firm in litigation primarily involving securities class actions, M&A and Lending tied to commercial and investment banking products and services.

Assess potential affirmative litigation, and handle strategically.


* Conduct early and ongoing case assessments and develop strategic litigation plans, including exposure analysis, key legal/factual issues, defenses, settlement posture, and escalation/decision points for seni...