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J.P. Morgan Asset Management ( JPMAM ) is the world's third-largest alternatives manager, with a 40-year history of delivering innovative alternative solutions across market cycles. Our alternative investment engines are managed by highly specialized independent teams, backed by the global reach, vast resources and robust governance of JPMAM. Our alternative strategies are designed to achieve specific client outcomes and built to deliver uncorrelated returns to traditional asset classes. Customized alternative portfolios can be tailored to individual client needs. We offer strategies across the alternative investment spectrum, including real estate, private equity and credit, infrastructure, transportation, liquid alternatives and hedge funds.

Job Summary

The Fund Execution Team ( FET ) is a specialist team within JPMAM - Alternatives - Infrastructure Investments Group ( IIG ) that uses their legal experience to support strategic decision making in the areas of capital raising, capital deployment, regulatory, governance and asset management. FET works closely with IIG Investment Principles and other Specialist Teams, portfolio companies, internal JPMAM Legal and Compliance departments, external counsel and other advisors to achieve commercial outcomes for stakeholders. FET is seeking a qualified attorney with a debt finance or M&A background who is also excited to develop new capabilities with the ultimate goal of being comfortable advising in all areas of FET responsibility.

The successful candidate will be a curious, motivated and proactive self-starter, with strong communication, leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills, who has the ability to balance legal and commercial considerations and takes a collaborative approach to problem solving.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with IIG team, portfolio company management and boards, external advisers and JPMAM stakeholders to bridge the commercial and legal discourse in M&A transactions;

• Ensure appropriate risk management, governance, consistency and best practices in contractual arrangements;

• Ensure IIF's risk mandate is properly reflected in M&A and debt finance transactions;

• Learn new skills, including regulatory, fund management and capital raising workstreams, as the vehicle and its portfolio companies evolve over time;

• Engage with IIG and portfolio company boards and management to ensure continuous business improvement in asset management, including governance, risk management, policies and procedures, sustainability matters;

• Demonstrate leadership within IIG and the strategy's portfolio companies;

• Facilitate IIF relationships within commercial and legal M&A and financing communities;

• Manage external legal counsel; and

• Identify and work with relevant stakeholders to solve potential compliance, legal, regulatory and corruption issues in transactions.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• 8+ years of experience required;

• Extensive Debt Finance or M&A experience;

• Qualified to practice law;

• Ability to work in a fast-paced international team environment;

• Intellectual rigor and curiosity;

• Commitment to continuous improvement;

• Commercial acumen and strong analytical skills;

• Willing and enthusiastic to learn about all faucets of the business and its stakeholders;

• Proactively determine needs and ensure they are met;

• Demonstrate commitment to team values, ESG, strategic objectives, effective risk management and broader legal and compliance requirements;

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Some in-house Legal experience preferred

• Industry focus: Infrastructure preferred

• Some experience with investment vehicles (including fund formation, capital raising, asset management and/or regulatory) a plus

JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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.

JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

Base Pay/Salary

New York,NY $133,000.00 - $300,000.00 / year