APAC DCM Lending Lawyer - AVP

Job Description
Step into a pivotal role with JPMorgan Chase & Co. as an Assistant Vice President in our APAC DCM Lending Legal team. This position offers a unique opportunity to advance your career while working on high-impact lending transactions across the Asia Pacific region. Join us to leverage your legal expertise and contribute to our strategic priorities in a dynamic, global environment.
As an Assistant Vice President in the APAC DCM Lending Legal team, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Commercial & Investment Bank's lending activities. You will work closely with regional lawyers in Hong Kong, providing legal guidance on acquisition and leveraged finance, infrastructure finance, and more. Your contributions will help us navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes, ensuring we meet our business goals while mitigating risks.
Our team is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where your skills and insights are valued. You will have the opportunity to work on cross-border transactions, partner with colleagues on strategic projects, and build lasting relationships with stakeholders. Join us to be a trusted advisor and make a meaningful impact on our business.
Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the documentation, negotiation, and execution of lending transactions.
• Provide legal support to the wider team, including cross-border transaction structuring.
• Identify and advise on legal and regulatory issues and developments.
• Support the APAC business with legal queries and act as a trusted advisor.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to help the business meet its targets.
• Participate in departmental projects and contribute to strategic priorities.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Qualified lawyer with a minimum of four years of post-qualification experience
• Strong technical knowledge of APLMA and LMA loan documentation.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and legal analytical skills.
• Understanding of regulatory matters affecting lending.
• Ability to balance commercial goals with protecting JPMorgan's interests.
• Confident, proactive, and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate large projects.
• Licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the jurisdiction.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Knowledge of guarantees and security documents is an advantage.

About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About the Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.