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 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 the Firm’s retail investment businesses within 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 Advisors, Front Office Lines of Business, and Operations. This role may also support our Wealth Planning and Advice team focusing on client planning needs relating to trusts, estates, and related matters.
The Legal Department at JPMorgan Chase 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 broker-dealer and investment advisory products, services, and sales channels for retail businesses.
• Advise on a wide range of projects and initiatives that will help define our retail Wealth Management businesses.
• Provide timely, strategic legal counsel by leveraging your legal experience and deep understanding of business priorities to support J.P. Morgan Wealth Management’s objectives.
• Collaborate with fellow Wealth Management attorneys and J.P. Morgan Legal teams 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 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 Advisors, Sales Management, Operations, Risk, and Controls teams.
• Lead the legal work for our Donor Advised Funds.
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.
• 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.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
• Candidates with Estate and Tax Planning legal experience will be given preference.
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.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
JPMorganChase Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Chicago, IL, United States
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