Job Description
Legal is at the heart of digital disruption and the new International Consumer Business (ICB) comprises Chase UK and Nutmeg. The ICB is home to many of the firm’s most innovative and cutting edge initiatives, including new products and services, acquisitions, investments, partnerships and collaborations. We are seeking a dynamic and versatile lawyer to join our innovative Legal team.
As a Cross-Practice Advisory Lawyer – Vice President within the ICB Legal team
, you will support the ICB across all practice areas and corporate activity. This unique role is designed for a proactive legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to engage in a wide array of projects, strategic growth initiatives, and business-as-usual (BAU) activities across all practice areas within our retail consumer line of business. Unlike traditional roles, this position is not aligned to a specific product, offering the opportunity to work collaboratively across diverse legal disciplines. You will be a solution-oriented Lawyer, able to process and synthesize large volumes of technical information for senior business stakeholders. You will be used to working in an agile environment and passionate about supporting an innovative and growing business as part of a diverse and inclusive team.
Job Responsibilities
- Coordinate and proactively drive forward legal support for retail banking projects and products, across different practice areas, including payments, lending and investments, ensuring compliance with legal standards and contributing to successful project outcomes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address legal challenges in strategic growth initiatives, providing innovative solutions and legal insights to drive business objectives.
- Provide legal expertise and support for day-to-day operations across all practice areas, ensuring smooth and compliant business processes.
- Serve as a legal trouble-shooter, identifying potential legal issues and risks, and working with senior management to develop effective strategies to mitigate them.
- Work closely with teams and stakeholders in the wider JPMC organisation, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment of legal strategies with business goals.
- Stay abreast of legal developments and industry trends, continuously enhancing legal processes and practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills
- UK or other European qualified lawyer, with at least 5 years post-qualification experience in a top law firm and/or in-house financial services Legal team
- Broad knowledge of law and regulations governing the provision of banking and investment products and services
- Quality product, technical, legal and other risk awareness skills and an ability to work across a broad set of products and services
- Strong knowledge of the UK and / or European supervisory regimes for authorised credit institutions and investment firms
- Ability to quickly familiarise and advise authoritatively on new regulatory developments as they emerge.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills
- Experience of providing Legal advice on digital service delivery channels
- Knowledge of consumer banking
- Self-starter, hands-on mentality and team player
- Ability to work comfortably in a global organization
ABOUT US
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.
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.
