Vice President - Assistant General Counsel - Legal Review Team (LRT)

The Legal Review Team ("LRT"), a division within the Legal Department, seeks an experienced attorney to join a legal team responsible for overseeing a group of firms (outside counsel) retained to provide consumer default litigation services to the Bank . The team conducts periodic reviews of outside counsel (occasionally in conjunction with Operations, Technology, Compliance and/or Audit teams) to, among other things, evaluate the quality of legal services provided by outside counsel and supports the Bank in managing the relationship with this group of firms.

The attorney will work with outside counsel to manage ongoing issues related to onsite reviews and will design and implement processes and procedures to further the Bank's law firm oversight program and control agenda. The position will also include managing escalations related to the day-to-day engagement responsibilities of the outside law firms, drafting and revising law firm contracts, and handling regulatory and other exam-related inquiries related to the oversight of the outside law firms handling consumer default litigation. It is an exciting opportunity to provide support within JPMC as a member of a legal team that will continue to evolve.

The position requires significant interaction with the attorneys and staff within this group of law firms in all 50 states. This position may also require travel in connection with conducting reviews onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze, and investigate claims of law firm nonfeasance and misfeasance as it relates to the handling of consumer default and collection matters
• Work collaboratively with business partners and Legal Department colleagues in determining findings of law firm fault and developing resolution strategies
• Lead negotiations with law firms to timely resolve issues

Qualifications:

• JD with at least six years of legal experience with increased responsibilities and challenges demonstrated over time
• Admitted to practice and member of the bar in good standing in the state in which the attorney will be based
• A background in mortgage banking, specifically in foreclosure or bankruptcy, or analogous financial services experience

Required Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player who can collaborate effectively
• Ability to travel in connection with onsite reviews as needed
• Work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders
• Negotiate with internal and external parties
• Display strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Display a high degree of initiative, self-direction and ability to work independently
• Exercise decisive, sound judgment in a very fast-paced environment
• Adapt to change easily
• Strong sense of honesty and ethics as an officer of the court and a representative protecting the reputation of JPMC

• Some background in regulatory or enforcement matters
• Working knowledge of FDCPA, TCPA, SCRA, UDAAP and FCRA, and related debt collection laws
• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Litigation and investigative skills
• Background in litigation and settlement negotiation
• Interest in consumer banking/lending
• In-house experience a plus

JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V.

About the Bank

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 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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

About the Team

The Legal Department of JPMorgan Chase & Co. is responsible for providing legal services to the Corporation and is organized by Practice Groups that generally conform to the Corporation's lines of business ("LOBs") and corporate staff areas, allowing the legal staff to work closely with specific groups on a daily basis.

The Consumer & Community Banking ("CCB") legal teams provide dedicated strategic and transactional legal support for the various CCB businesses. The CCB attorneys are legal subject matter experts regarding these LOBs, including their applicable legal/regulatory requirements and the businesses' products, services, and operations. The CCB ROCM (Regulatory, Operations, Controls and Marketing) team is responsible for providing legal services to CCB Operations, including collections and recovery, collections litigation, bankruptcy, sworn document processes, tax reporting, remediations and corrections, fraud and disputes, escalated customer complaints, and third party oversight. The team is also responsible for providing regulatory advice to all CCB businesses and control partners on key consumer protection statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Servicemember Civil Relief Act, and Unfair/Deceptive Acts and Practices. In addition, the team monitors state and federal law and regulatory developments and leads CCB's participation in the firmwide Office of Legal Obligations and Legal Regulatory Change Management processes. The CCB ROC team also provides legal support to CCB's Audit, Compliance, Risk and Controls functions.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 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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans