Assistant General Counsel - Human Resources Law

Join a dynamic legal team at JPMorgan Chase, where your expertise in employment law will drive impactful solutions across the Consumer & Community Bank business. As a trusted advisor, you’ll influence key stakeholders and shape workforce policies that support our global business. This is your opportunity to work on high-profile cases, collaborate with top professionals, and advance your legal career in a world-class financial institution. Make a difference by ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and fostering a positive workplace culture. Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and professional growth.
As an Employment Counsel on the Consumer & Community Bank Legal team, you will oversee a diverse docket of employment cases at various stages, from threatened litigation through trial, across multiple jurisdictions and forums. You will investigate allegations, manage outside counsel, provide strategic risk assessments, and communicate with stakeholders throughout the firm. This role offers the opportunity to become a trusted advisor, delivering legal counsel and strategic advice on employment law matters, preparing and reviewing Human Resources policies and agreements, and collaborating with Human Resources and other colleagues on cross-business workforce projects.
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 about 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:
Manage a docket of employment cases from pre-litigation through hearing/trial in various jurisdictions and forums
Investigate allegations and oversee outside counsel in employment litigation matters
Serve as a trusted advisor and advance the firm’s people strategy by providing strategic legal counsel, risk assessments, and litigation management to internal stakeholders
Prepare, review, and update human resources policies, procedures, agreements, and documentation
Advise on state and federal employment discrimination statutes and common law employment claims
Handle labor and employment issues including performance management, employee discipline, termination, severance, and workplace investigations
Counsel on wage and hour issues, workplace accommodations, incentive pay, and protection of intellectual property and confidential information
Demonstrate a commitment to integrity, fairness, a positive workplace culture and supporting firmwide performance standards
Utilize eDiscovery/ESI tools and manage case documentation efficiently
Leverage digital solutions, workflow tools and legal technology to drive operational excellence and scale legal support across the Corporate Sector
Collaborate with Human Resources and other teams on cross-line of business workforce projects
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
Juris Doctor (JD) required; licensed to practice law and member in good standing in relevant jurisdiction
Minimum 3+ years of post-JD recent, relevant, and broad employment litigation experience in a major law firm, large in-house setting, or equivalent
Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal employment discrimination statutes and common law employment claims
Experience handling a full range of labor and employment issues, including policy development, employment agreements, FLSA, FMLA, wage and hour, workplace accommodations
Demonstrated ability to leverage technology and digital tools to deliver legal services at scale, including workflow solutions, document automation, and legal research platforms
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage high volume and balance competing demands
Experience developing and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as an effective influencer, and collaborating across teams.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of eDiscovery/ESI processes
High competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and LEXIS/Westlaw
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
FINRA arbitration experience; Strong knowledge of FINRA licensing and registration issues
Experience with nation-wide laws applicable to the enforceability of post-employment restrictions
Employment litigation and counseling experience with financial services and/or retail clients
Project management skills and background
Familiarity with collaboration tools such as SharePoint and PowerPoint, case management applications, and customer account management applications
Experience working on cross-functional workforce projects
Ability to travel approximately 10% as required
All candidates for roles in the Legal department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.