JOB DESCRIPTION
Join the Control Functions Legal team at JPMorgan Chase, which provides legal advice to the Consumer and Community Bank (CCB) Control Functions (Control Management, Compliance, Risk, and Audit) and monitors, analyzes, reports, and advises on legal and regulatory changes for all CCB lines of business (Auto Finance, Business Banking, Card Services, Consumer Banking, Digital and Payments, Home Lending, JPMorgan Wealth Management, and associated operations). This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney to gain broad exposure to each of CCB’s lines of business.
As a Vice President, Assistant General Counsel on the Control Functions Legal team, you will provide independent advice and counsel to the CCB Control Management organization. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders across CCB to design, implement, and enhance CCB’s legal and regulatory change management processes. In this role, you will also analyze legal obligations documented in the firm’s system of record to determine and advise whether and how they impact CCB lines of business and products.
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
- Collaborate with legal and control function stakeholders across the retail bank on legal and regulatory issues.
- Participate in the design, implementation, and enhancement of legal and regulatory change management processes.
- Analyze legal obligations documented in the firm’s system of record to determine and advise whether and how they impact CCB businesses and products.
- Liaise regularly with the Office of Legal Obligations (OLO) to support CCB attorneys who are responsible for maintaining legal obligations in the firm’s system of record.
- Support CCB’s New Business Initiative Approval (NBIA) program by communicating with senior leaders about New Business Initiatives (NBIs) and collaborating with Legal and other stakeholders to ensure NBIs are appropriately integrated into the firm’s legal and regulatory change management processes.
- Provide other support to the team and our clients, including responding to inquiries from regulators, audit, and compliance, and coordinating special research projects.
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
- J.D. or educational equivalent required.
- At least 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Capable of and motivated to simplify and drive efficiencies in complex processes.
- Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team; takes ownership of responsibilities, collaborates well and proactively problem solves.
- Excellent legal analysis and research skills, and skilled at issue spotting.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work intelligently in a fast-paced, complex business environment.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
- Experience or interest in consumer banking, financial services regulations and/or financial services litigation.
- Knowledge of U.S. litigation, U.S. state legislative and regulatory processes.
- Regulatory, government or compliance experience.
- Technological mindset/background and a willingness to learn.
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 US
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We 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 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.
JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
ABOUT THE TEAM
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.
