Corporate Responsibility Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel
Washington, DC, United States
Description
Help the largest bank in the United States give back to communities around the globe through corporate philanthropy as it navigates emerging and complex environmental, sustainability & governance (ESG) matters.
As a Corporate Responsibility Attorney – Vice President, Assistant General Counsel within our Corporate Legal group, you will be part of a team that advises the Corporate Responsibility Department on charitable giving, grant making, non-profit governance, impact investing and other environmental, sustainability & governance (ESG) matters. You will leverage your knowledge of tax-exempt organizations and contract drafting/negotiation skills to further the development and implementation of JPMorgan’s corporate responsibility agenda by providing day-to-day legal coverage for the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, Global Philanthropy, Impact Finance, and the Policy Center teams.If you are intellectually curious and have a passion for corporate philanthropy you may be the perfect fit for our team.
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
Support the provision of legal advice and transactional support to Corporate Responsibility
Advise on domestic and international grant making and compliance with tax laws and regulations applicable to private foundations and other 501(c)(3) organizations
Draft, review and negotiate grant agreements, sponsorship agreements, services agreements and other contracts
Advise on environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters, including impact investing and reporting
Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures and controls related to Corporate Responsibility activities
Review Corporate Responsibility and ESG-related external communications (press releases, website content, sponsored content), publications, and research reports
Analyze regulatory and legislative developments impacting philanthropic giving and ESG, including advice regarding implementation
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
At least 3 years of experience practicing at a law firm, in-house legal department or government agency
Experience advising on federal and state laws governing tax-exempt organizations, including private foundations
Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
Experience reviewing and advising on public communications, including research reports and policy publications
Familiarity with issues related to ESG, including impact investing and reporting
Knowledge of industry standards/best practices for corporate governance and risk management
Ability to effectively navigate a large, complex organization
All candidates for roles in the Legal department must be licensed to practice law in the country of employment and successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.
#J-18808-Ljbffr