Legal - London - 2026 ReEntry Program

JPMorganChase; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London seeks participants for its ReEntry Program aimed at experienced legal professionals returning from a career break. This 15-week fellowship offers a path to permanent employment, focusing on managing litigation, contract negotiations, and providing legal advice to business sectors. Ideal candidates are licensed to practice law and possess strong project management and communication skills, with a preference for those with banking experience.

Qualifications

• Experience from a law firm or in-house legal team is required.
• Ability to manage own workload and prioritize tasks is essential.
• Experience in financial services or banking is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation and enforcement matters.
• Advise on product contracts and documentation.
• Provide legal advice to the Board and manage outside counsel.

Skills

Licensed to practice law

High quality results under pressure

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Job description

At JPMorganChase, we recognize that rewarding careers do not always follow a conventional path. We value the diversity, fresh perspective and wealth of experience that returning professionals can bring.

The ReEntry program offers experienced professionals, who are currently on an extended career break of at least two years, the support and resources needed to relaunch their careers. The program spans over 30 locations worldwide.

The ReEntry Program is a 15-week fellowship program, beginning April 21st, 2025 and ending July 31st, 2025 with the prospect of an offer for permanent employment with JPMorganChase at the end of the program. The permanent placements will be based on both business needs and candidate skill set.

Please refer to our ReEntry Overview page for further information regarding the Program.

Legal Department

The Legal department's purpose is to serve as exceptional trusted advisors to the firm today and in the future. Our department is responsible for managing the firm's exposure to legal risk and providing legal advice to the lines of businesses, corporate functions and the Board of Directors. This includes advising on products and services, tackling complex issues, interpreting laws and regulations, and defending litigation and enforcement matters.

We ensure our department's success through continuous investment in our people and our department, which is reflected in our Strategic Priorities - focusing on the mindsets that are critical to our success and drive cultural transformation.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage actual and potential litigation and enforcement matters, including internal reviews and investigations related to such matters
• Advise on products and services, including contract negotiation and documentation
• Advise on offering and marketing documents and new business initiatives
• Manage dispute resolution
• Interpret existing laws, rules, and regulations and advising on changes thereto
• Advise on advocacy in connection with contemplated and proposed laws, rules and regulations
• Provide legal advice to the Board of Directors, the business, and functions. Legal selects, engages, and manages outside counsel for the Firm on all matters in which outside counsel is engaged.

What We Look For

• You will be licensed to practice law with experience from a law firm or an in‑house legal team
• You will be a self‑starter who has the ability to manage your own workload and prioritize tasks to meet goals, including managing challenging deadlines and working under pressure to deliver high quality results
• You will have the ability to work independently, manage complex projects and multitask successfully in a fast‑paced and complex business environment
• We would be very keen to hear from you if you have excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to build relationships internally and externally
• Financial services / Banking experience is preferable

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

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.