EMEA Lending Legal – Structured Lending (Markets) – Vice-President
London, England, United Kingdom
JPMorgan Chase
Job Description
As a Legal Senior in EMEA's Structured Lending practice, you will review, structure, and advise on a wide range of markets lending and loan trading transactions, including insurance risk trading, receivables financing, debt margin lending, funds finance, secondary loan and emerging markets credit trading. Based in London, you will collaborate closely with business teams, risk, control areas, and legal colleagues worldwide.
Job Responsibilities
* Proactively support business groups across EMEA and global markets businesses with transaction structuring, advising on legal documents throughout the loan lifecycle, and providing risk assessment guidance.
* Liaise with business teams, control areas, and Legal to maintain documentation standards, internal policies, practice guidelines, and monitor relevant legal, regulatory, and documentation developments.
* Share experience and know‑how with colleagues in Legal worldwide, provide training to business and Legal teams.
* Participate in Legal and firm‑wide projects.
Required Qualifications, Skills And Capabilities
* Familiarity with LMA‑based lending documentation and experience drafting, reviewing, and analyzing contracts; deep understanding of general lending and financing principles, ideally within structured lending or funds finance.
* Adaptability, willingness to learn new transaction structures, and ability to apply existing skills to unfamiliar subject matter.
* Strong work ethic, high‑level organizational skills, and ability to manage a large volume of transactions and internal client questions independently in a fast‑paced environment.
* Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Detail‑oriented and results‑driven.
* Solid lending experience at a leading law firm or an in‑house legal team at an investment bank.
* Licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the jurisdiction in which the position is based or in compliance with in‑house counsel registration rules.
* Fluent in English.
Preferred Qualifications, Skills And Capabilities
* Foreign languages would be an advantage.
* Experience with loan trading structures and documentation would be 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 business‑first approach drives everything we do, building trusted, long‑term partnerships to help 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 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 set 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, encouraging collaboration on legal, regulatory and business developments as they arise.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Finance and Sales
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