Global Alternatives Investment Solutions Assistant General Counsel

Job Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel to J.P. Morgan Asset Management Global Alternative Investment Solutions businesses, with a focus on the hedge fund and private credit asset classes.
• Provide legal support and advice across open and closed ended hedge funds-of-funds, private credit funds-of-funds, registered alternative investment funds, separately managed account mandates, funds-of-one, sub-advisory arrangements and other products that relate to alternatives strategies.
• Advis[e] the business on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues relevant to the formation, structuring and management of fund products, including negotiation of investment management agreements, side letters and other contracts.
• Work closely with other members of the Legal Department and other control functions (e.g., Compliance, Risk) both within the U.S. and globally to identify and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with professionals across Legal, Compliance, and Risk functions.
• Participate in business committees and collaborate with colleagues across product strategy and development, finance, marketing, portfolio management, Compliance, Risk, and the Legal Department.
• Oversee and manage outside counsel efficiently.
• C[o]ordinate as needed with other divisions of Asset & Wealth Management.
• Provide legal support for special projects and cross-Alternatives initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to ensure high-quality legal support for the business.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• JD degree
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant law firm, financial institution or comparable experience
• Knowledge of investment management legal issues, including pertinent regulations and guidance on investment advisory issues
• Prior experience in structuring vehicles for hedge funds, private credit funds, fund of funds, and/or separately managed accounts, either at a law firm, a hedge fund or fund of funds, or similar organization
• Knowledge of relevant laws (e.g. Investment Advisers Act)
• If from a law firm, desire to use legal skills within a business context and move from being an external adviser to one that has direct responsibility for leading and completing projects in a high growth business
• Demonstrated legal analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills, with proven ability to serve as a trusted advisor to business partners or clients
• Demonstrated strong analytical, problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making capabilities
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and manage competing deadlines effectively
• Proactive, responsive, and dynamic team player with a solutions-oriented mindset and strong leadership qualities

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience with hedge funds, private credit, funds-of-funds and other alternatives strategies and products
• Understanding of ERISA and the Bank Holding Company Act
• Experience with the Investment Company Act
• Knowledge of BDCs, 1940 Act registered closed end funds, and 1933 and 1934 Act registered funds