Property Lawyer, Vice President
Are you ready to make an impact in the world of real estate law? At JPMorgan Chase, we offer a dynamic environment where your skills will be valued and your career can flourish. As part of our Real Estate Law Group, you'll work on high-profile projects, gain exposure to senior management, and enjoy opportunities for career growth. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration.
As a Real Estate Counsel in the JPM Real Estate Law Group, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Global Real Estate group. You will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and analyzing agreements related to real estate transactions and construction projects. Your work will directly impact our ability to manage real estate assets and investments effectively, ensuring compliance with JPM's policies and procedures.
The Real Estate Law Group is a trusted advisor to the Global Real Estate team, providing strategic legal guidance on a wide range of projects. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and manage outside counsel to address disputes and litigation matters. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the success of JPMorgan Chase's real estate initiatives.
Job Responsibilities:
- Structure, draft, review, and negotiate real estate transaction documents and construction project agreements.
- Maintain and update standardized design and construction contracts across APAC.
- Provide legal advice to senior management on real estate and construction risks.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to address disputes and litigation matters.
- Manage and scrutinize the work of outside counsel as necessary.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Minimum of 10 years of transactional contracts review experience in a law firm or corporate law department.
- Qualified in a Common Law Jurisdiction.
- Experience in real estate law, including corporate lease transactions and construction projects.
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
- Ability to manage multiple transactions and projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
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Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- In-house experience in the financial services industry or real estate firm.
- Proficiency in reading and writing Chinese and fluency in Mandarin.
- Experience working closely with compliance and controls personnel.
ABOUT US
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
With large, global operations, the Legal team tackles complex issues and helps shape the regulations that affect the businesses. The group is organized into practice groups that align with the lines of business and corporate staff areas, which encourages collaboration on legal, regulatory and business developments as they arise.
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