Join J.P. Morgan’s Legal team and deliver impactful legal advice and help drive J.P. Morgan Wealth Management’s success. As a trusted advisor, you’ll work alongside top professionals in a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive environment. Your expertise will drive innovative credit solutions and support sophisticated transactions and business initiatives. Elevate your career with a team that values your skills and fosters professional growth.
As a Wealth Management Attorney - Assistant General Counsel, Vice President, within our Wealth Management Legal team, you will provide critical guidance and support to several of the Firm’s retail investment business groups for J.P. Morgan Wealth Management. You will work closely with business colleagues, acting as a trusted advisor and collaborating with Compliance, Risk, and Controls functions to ensure comprehensive and effective support. This role will identify, analyze, document, and advise on legal issues and risks relevant to J.P. Morgan Wealth Management’s bank-based sales channel and bank wealth management products.
The Legal Department at JPMorganChase 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
- Serve as a primary legal contact supporting J.P. Morgan Wealth Management’s bank-based sales channel for the retail investment business.
- Serve as legal counsel for banking products distributed through J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, with a primary focus on the intersection of retail/consumer bank and broker-dealer products and services.
- Provide ongoing, strategic advice and guidance on applicable banking and securities laws, rules, and regulations, including CFPB and Federal reserve Board regulations, UDAAP, and FINRA and SEC rules related to retail investors (including those banking and investing online).
- Interpret existing, contemplated, and proposed consumer banking and securities laws, rules, and regulations, and advise on the impact of changes.
- Advise on a wide range of projects and initiatives that will help define our retail Wealth Management business including banker licensing, banker compensation, and bank-based sales strategies.
- Collaborate with fellow Wealth Management attorneys and the Consumer Banking Legal team to deliver coordinated legal support.
- Partner closely with Compliance, Risk, and Controls functions to ensure effective risk management and regulatory compliance.
- Identify, assess, and manage legal and other risks related to bank wealth management services and products.
- Participate in special projects and initiatives beyond core responsibilities, as needed.
- Adapt to evolving business needs and priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Ensure comprehensive support for licensed bankers, sales management, operations, risk, and controls teams.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Minimum 8 years of legal practicing experience in financial services.
- Demonstrated expertise in broker-dealer and investment advisory matters.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state securities laws and FINRA rules, as well as OCC guidance on the sales of retail non-deposit investment products.
- Proven ability to manage multiple issues in a fast-paced environment.
- Skilled at understanding business needs and developing practical solutions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the relevant jurisdiction.
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.
About UsWe offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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.
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Skills Required
- Minimum 8 years of legal practicing experience in financial services
- Expertise in broker-dealer and investment advisory matters
- Strong knowledge of federal and state securities laws and FINRA rules
- Knowledge of OCC guidance on sales of retail non-deposit investment products
- Ability to manage multiple issues in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to understand business needs and develop practical solutions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the relevant jurisdiction
- Successful completion of a conflicts of interest clearance review
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and mental-health coverage are broad, with wellness incentives, on-site or virtual care, and an EAP offering coaching and counseling. Plan materials emphasize accessible options, including multiple medical choices and tools to manage costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave extends up to 16 weeks for all parents, supplemented by paid Critical Caregiver Leave. Family resources include backup childcare via Bright Horizons, lactation support and milk-shipping, family-building assistance, and even a free five-month SNOO rental for newborns.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with an annual company match and automatic pay credits for most employees, with a legacy pension available to earlier hires. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 5% discount further supports long-term savings.
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