Counsel – Home Lending Originations

Become an attorney in the Home Lending Originations Legal Department where you can support one of the world’s most innovative banks, belong to a world-class legal department, and become an expert and trusted legal professional.  

Job Description

As an attorney in our Home Lending Originations Legal Department, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with other legal professionals and support various partners within the Home Lending business. You will be able to act autonomously as a subject matter expert in the various reviews performed on mortgage loan files. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with and influence your peers, continuously seek opportunities to develop new skills, maintain an open mind, and foster a keen intellectual curiosity.

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

Provide support to the originations attorneys who support home lending originations by performing daily loan level legal reviews to confirm JPMorgan Chase’s first lien position when extending a mortgage loan to a customer  Develop expertise in identifying the impacts when property is titled in the trustees of a trust or members of an LLC to provide clear, consistent and comprehensive guidance to business partners  Understand and provide guidance to the Home Lending line of business teams on matters that impact real property and title vesting such as guardianships, conservatorships, powers of attorney, co-operatives, condominiums and marital terminations to provide clear, consistent and comprehensive guidance to business partners  Understand and provide corrective actions for title defects impacting JPMorgan Chase’s lien position or title defects impacting customers  Actively contribute to the success of the team through team collaboration  Provide support to the Home Lending Originations legal team with special projects, escalated matters and state law research    Lead team projects and serve as a subject matter expert for an assigned legal review

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

2 years of legal experience with a mortgage company, bank or law firm Law Degree and membership in jurisdictional organization. Attorney candidates 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. Demonstrated ability to thrive in team environments and work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders Solve problems with collaboration, creativity, and practicality  Display strong analytical, organization, time-management and communication skills  Possess legal research skills Ability to adapt to change effectively and exercise sound judgment 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Experience as an attorney with a mortgage company or bank  Knowledge of mortgage title insurance and real property law

All candidates for roles in the Legal department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.