Join JPMorgan Chase & Co., a global leader in financial services, where your expertise in conflict management will drive our success. As part of the Global Conflicts team, you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding our reputation and ensuring seamless client relationships. Embrace the opportunity to work with industry leaders and make a significant impact on our global operations. Your analytical skills will be key in navigating complex business activities. Be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation.

 As a Global Conflicts Associate in the Corporate Legal department, you will be at the forefront of managing and analyzing potential conflicts of interest across JPMorgan Chase’s diverse lines of business. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of high-volume transactions and client relationships globally, while contributing to the firm's strategic decision-making processes.

Global Conflicts sits within the Corporate Legal department and acts as a clearinghouse for client relationships. We review the firm’s business activities to avoid or manage any actual or perceived conflicts of interest and/or related reputation risk. We gather relevant information about those relationships, assess where one relationship could conflict with another and provide senior leaders with a recommended path forward. These range from facilitating a business selection conversation to limiting business activities and managing deal team staffing. The Conflicts team partners with JPMC’s Lines of Business as well as control functions (e.g. Legal / Compliance) globally in performing its role. 

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:

Analyze requests for conflicts clearance and document results in the Conflicts system of record.Research JPMorgan’s relationships with entities involved in proposed transactions using internal systems.Draft research findings for senior members within Global Conflicts, Global Banking, and Legal.Facilitate business selection conversations and manage deal team staffing.Collaborate with control functions (e.g., Legal/Compliance) globally.Participate in ad hoc projects to support the Global Conflicts team.Provide recommendations to senior leaders on managing conflicts and reputation risks.Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.Maintain detailed and organized records of conflict assessments.Communicate findings and recommendations clearly and efficiently.Support continuous improvement initiatives within the team.

 

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

4-year university degree or equivalent.3+ years of work experience in a fast-moving analytical environment. A law degree or relevant legal experience is also acceptable.  Strong understanding of investment banking products, services, and transactions.Detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in documentation.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and meet deadlines.Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment.Proficiency in using research and documentation systems.

 

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

Law degree (Juris Doctor or equivalent) is highly desirable, even if not admitted to practice.Experience in conflict management or legal compliance.Familiarity with global financial regulations and standards.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.Experience in a corporate legal or compliance role.Knowledge of JPMorgan Chase’s business lines and operations.

 

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