JPMorgan Vice President Assistant General Counsel - Public Finance 

United States, New York, New York 

377043786

You will support the Commercial and Investment Bank’s Public Finance business in the Americas. You will partner with the Public Finance business on the firm's relationships with public sector clients and create innovative solutions for the complex financing needs of state and local governments, non-profit institutions and certain corporations that issue debt in the tax-exempt and taxable capital markets.

Job responsibilities

• Advise the Public Finance business on all relevant legal and regulatory matters, including relevant securities laws and the SEC’s Municipal Advisor Rule, fair access and related issues.
• Serve on both the Public Finance underwriting commitments committee and engagements committee.
• Review and negotiate certain agreements related to bond underwritings, tenders, exchanges, private placements and direct purchases, such as bond purchase agreements, dealer manager agreements and private placement engagement letters.
• Provide guidance on public finance related advisory mandates and review engagement letters for such mandates.
• Supervise external counsel, handle various knowledge management and other projects to support the internal legal team and will assist bankers and internal lawyers in responding to “request for proposal” documents received from clients regarding potential services.
• Work closely with a team of internal lawyers and interact with bankers, compliance partners, the conflicts office and external counsels on a regular basis.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Juris Doctor (JD) or educational equivalent required. Attorney candidates must be in compliance with all relevant licensing requirements including the requirements of the jurisdiction where the role will be located prior to commencement of employment.
• Minimum of 7 years of legal experience, with experience working as a capital markets attorney or public finance/municipal bond attorney in a law firm or equivalent in-house position at a financial services firm.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to learn about and understand sophisticated financial transactions and products and to navigate often complex legal, business and conflicts issues.
• Proven ability to interact effectively with clients and with all levels of an organization both internally and externally.
• Proven ability to work independently and multitask successfully in a demanding, fast-paced transactional environment.