Home Lending Origination Attorney - Assistant Vice President, Senior Counsel

Become an attorney in the Home Lending Originations Legal Department where you can support one of the world’s most innovative banks, belong to a world-class legal department, and become an expert and trusted legal professional.  

As a Home Lending Origination Attorney - Assistant Vice President, Senior Counsel within our Home Lending Originations Legal Department, you will spend your day collaborating with other legal professionals and supporting various partners within the Home Lending business. You will be able to act autonomously as a subject matter expert in federal and state mortgage laws. You will have a demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence their peers. This role will allow you to continuously seek opportunities to develop new skills, maintain an open mind, and a keen intellectual curiosity.

The Legal Department at JPMorgan Chase & Co. manages legal and other risks, advises on products and services, interprets laws and regulations that impact the firm, and advises the firm on other matters.  Our global team is made up of 2,000 lawyers and legal professionals with a reputation as thought leaders who deliver best-in-class services. As trusted advisors, we help the firm’s clients while also safeguarding the integrity of the firm.  We are committed to a culture of inclusivity and belonging, where people can grow and succeed throughout their careers while working for a first-in-class financial institution doing cutting-edge work. If these values resonate with you, we would like to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

• Develop expertise in state and federal laws related to the origination of mortgage loans.
• Understand and provide guidance to the Home Lending line of business teams on matters that impact home lending to provide clear, consistent and comprehensive guidance to business partners. 
• Actively contribute to the success of the team through team collaboration 
• Provide support to the Home Lending Originations legal team with special projects, escalated matters and state law research   
• Lead team projects and serve as a subject matter expert for an assigned legal review

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Minimum 2 years of legal experience with a mortgage company, bank or law firm
• Law Degree and membership in jurisdictional organization. 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.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in team environments and work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders
• Solve problems with collaboration, creativity, and practicality 
• Display strong analytical, organization, time-management and communication skills 
• Possess legal research skills
• Ability to adapt to change effectively and exercise sound judgment 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience as an attorney with a mortgage company or bank 
• Knowledge of mortgage title insurance and real property law

All candidates for roles in the Legal department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.