Senior Counsel, Assistant Vice President – Payments Negotiations Attorney
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Draft and negotiate wholesale payments client documentation while advising business partners on transaction structures and associated legal and regulatory issues. Coordinate with product counsel to maintain agreement templates, playbooks, and negotiation technology tools that scale best practices. Review customer-facing documentation to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws. Identify recurring negotiation themes and recommend practical updates to templates, guidance, and processes. This role supports the firm in protecting its interests while enabling clients to achieve business objectives within the Payments Legal Team at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Required Qualifications
- Law degree and active license to practice law in the country of employment by the start date
- 3 years of experience at a major law firm, financial institution, or in a judicial clerkship
- Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Working knowledge of banking law, including Uniform Commercial Code Articles 4 and 4A
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- All candidates for roles in the Legal Department must be licensed to practice law in the country of employment and successfully complete a conflicts-of-interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of wholesale payments products and services
- Experience working with merchant services processors or providers
- Experience with commercial card products
- Understanding of financial technology and third-party payment processors and applicable legal requirements
- Familiarity with healthcare payments and health information privacy requirements
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