Commercial and Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney – Vice President, Assistant General Counsel
JPMorgan Chase
- Plano, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Partnering with the business and corporate function groups (e.g., Compliance, Risk, Controls and Audit) to provide in-depth analyses of changes in law and assisting in the evaluations of the possible effects of the changes to business processes or procedures
- Assisting in the review and revision of business policies and procedures to ensure compliance with bankruptcy and other legal requirements, regulatory guidance and internal policies
- Partnering with the business and technology teams to create or enhance applications/systems that support the servicing/handling of accounts subject to bankruptcy
- Providing support to strategic initiatives and special projects
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholder groups on changing legal requirements
- Supporting CCB Litigation in the handling of contested bankruptcy matters
- Assisting with preparation for council meetings, working groups and regular meetings, and executing on meeting take-aways
- Conducting comprehensive and in-depth research on bankruptcy laws, regulations, and precedents to develop effective legal strategies.
- At least 5 years of chapter 11 bankruptcy experience, including complex workouts and restructurings, the representation of debtors, secured creditors, official committees, and unsecured creditors in complex bankruptcy cases.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Attorneys 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.
- Partner with Business, Risk, Controls, and Compliance colleagues regarding operational and regulatory risk and control issues and the applicability of bankruptcy law
- Strong knowledge and understanding of complex bankruptcy legal framework, including the United States Bankruptcy Code and Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (as well as general understanding of nuances associated with local requirements and preferences)
- Knowledge and understanding of bankruptcy legal issues and regulatory requirements impacting creditors, including issues relating to compliance with the automatic stay and discharge injunction and filing proofs of claim and other documents in bankruptcy cases
- Ability to prioritize and interact effectively with senior management
- Regulatory or compliance experience
- Experience working with bank regulators, bankruptcy trustees and/or the Office of the United States Trustee