Assistant Vice President, Legal - Commercial and Investment Banking
JPMorganChase
Legal
Seoul, South Korea
Posted on May 4, 2026
At JPMorganChase, we offer you the opportunity to work at the forefront of complex, high-profile transactions alongside some of the most talented professionals in the industry. As part of our Korea Legal team, you will build deep expertise across capital markets, M&As, and financial regulation, while developing your career within a firm that is committed to your long-term growth and success. Here, your legal skills will have real impact — advising on transactions and regulatory matters that matter to our clients, our business, and the broader Korean financial market.
As a member of the Korea Legal team, you will advise on all legal issues and matters relating to JPMorgan's commercial and investment banking businesses in Korea ("JPMorgan Korea"). This position is based in Seoul and reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Executive Director, Korea Legal. JPMorgan Korea comprises a bank branch carrying on banking business and a securities branch carrying on securities business.
Job Responsibilities
- Advise on all legal issues and matters relating to JPMorgan Korea’s commercial and investment banking businesses in Korea, covering both the bank branch and securities branch operations
- Provide onshore legal support for JPMorgan Korea’s various business lines with a primary focus on investment banking, including equity and debt capital markets transactions, M&A advisory, and corporate lending
- Advise on a broad range of banking and financial regulatory matters applicable to JPMorgan Korea's bank branch and securities branch operations
- Prepare and negotiate client contracts and related documentation, including underwriting agreements, lending agreements, engagement letters, non-disclosure agreements, and account terms and conditions
- Collaborate closely with JPMorgan Korea's management, business, compliance, and other functions, as well as various offshore line-of-business legal teams
- Support onshore compliance teams in connection with regulatory interactions and internal reviews or investigations
- Partner with the regional office of the secretary and local management teams to establish and administer corporate governance for JPMorgan Korea
- Assist in the development, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of JPMorgan Korea's corporate planning, policy, and public relations initiatives
- Provide legal analysis and oversight in connection with the implementation of global and US regulations on JPMorgan Korea
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Minimum 4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in the financial services industry, at a top-tier law firm or in an equivalent in-house legal role
- Member in good standing of the Korean, US, or UK bar, or equivalent jurisdiction
- Strong working knowledge of M&A, equity and debt capital markets, and commercial lending, as well as applicable Korean financial regulations
- Proficient to fluent in both English and Korean, written and verbal
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills with respect to legal contracts and transaction documentation
- Ability to work independently, manage complex projects, and multitask in a fast-paced and complex business environment
- Ability to understand business needs and effectively partner with various stakeholders to develop practical solutions
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Experience working at or advising an international bank or securities firm with cross-border investment banking transactions
- Familiarity with global and US regulatory frameworks and their application to Korean financial institutions
- Pragmatic judgment in balancing legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational risks in a dynamic business environment
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities with experience supporting multiple business lines simultaneously
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.
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.
Advise Korea commercial and investment banking on transactions, regulation, and governance in a fast-paced, collaborative legal team.