Home Lending Litigation - Associate Counsel

Job Description
As an Associate Counsel in Home Lending Litigation you will be responsible for assisting the internal legal team and working with outside coun
represent the Firm in litigation matters, as well as provide advice on a broad range of other matters and issues relating to Chase's residential m
lending business. With oversight from senior attorneys, you will have contact with, and support, management in the Firm. Demonstrating litiga
as well as sound legal judgment while working in conjunction with more senior attorneys, you will leverage your understanding of litigation ma make informed decisions that deliver positive results to our customers and our business partners. If you are focused on driving positive results
passion for handling a variety of litigation matters, you may be the perfect fit for our team.
Job Responsibilities
Managing actual and potential litigation matters
Advising on litigation issues that impact various business functions, including loan origination, servicing and foreclosure
Managing dispute resolution
Interpreting existing laws, rules, and regulations and advising on changes thereto
Advising on advocacy in connection with contemplated and proposed laws, rules, and regulations
Providing legal advice to the business and functions
Selecting, engaging, and managing outside counsel for the Firm on all matters in which outside counsel is engaged
Preparing presentation decks and assisting with various projects within Home Lending Litigation and the Legal Department
Required Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities
Law degree and membership in jurisdictional organization. Attorney candidates must be in compliance with all relevant licensing requirem
including the requirements of the jurisdiction where the role will be located prior to commencement of employment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to think strategically, write well and communicate effectively with both legal and non-legal professionals
Ability to build and maintain good client and colleague relationships
Experience managing a large case load, as well as multiple projects simultaneously
Experience researching and preparing legal documents, including basic pleadings
Strong English oral and written communication skills
Competence with the suite of Microsoft Office products
**All candidates for roles in the Legal department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of
employment.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
At least two years of legal work experience, preferably in litigation
Ability to manage a large volume of cases and balance competing priorities
Ability to assume significant independent responsibility
Knowledge of, and experience with complex litigation matters
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.
With large, global operations, the Legal team tackles complex issues and helps shape the regulations that affect the businesses. The group is organized into practice groups that align with the lines of business and corporate staff areas, which encourages collaboration on legal, regulatory and business developments as they arise.