Regulatory Change Lawyer - Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader is seeking a Regulatory Change Lawyer - Vice President in Camden Town. The role involves monitoring legislation, advising on compliance, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in financial services law and be familiar with UK and EU regulations. This position supports innovative digital banking initiatives within a diverse team.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years post-qualification experience in a top law firm or in-house financial services legal team.
• Strong knowledge of UK and/or European supervisory regimes for authorized credit institutions and investment firms.
• Ability to advise on new regulatory developments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze developments in legislation and regulation in the UK and EU.
• Advise stakeholders on regulatory change and compliance.
• Coordinate impact assessments of regulatory changes.

Skills

Financial services regulatory knowledge

Legal risk awareness

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Education

UK or other European qualified lawyer

Job description

Overview

Job Description Legal is at the heart of digital disruption and the new International Consumer Business (ICB), which 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. As a Regulatory Change Lawyer - Vice President within ICB Legal team, you will support the ICB across all practice areas and corporate activity in relation to all relevant legal and regulatory developments. You will bring your experience of the financial services regulatory regime, in the UK or other European location, advising on a changing legal and regulatory landscape to support some of the firm's most exciting strategic digital and technology initiatives. 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze developments in legislation and regulation in the UK and EU across all aspects of digital banking and investment services – including (among others) financial services, consumer protection, marketing, digital assets, data protection, and artificial intelligence.
• Advise business and stakeholders on regulatory change and compliance with legal, industry and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with business and other corporate stakeholders on impact assessment of regulatory changes and support advocacy efforts where required.
• Act as the primary point of contact with regulatory and legislative affairs functions in JPMC.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate the ICB legal team about regulatory changes and compliance obligations.
• Working collaboratively with Legal colleagues, other business and Corporate stakeholders in multiple jurisdictions – in particular EMEA and U.S.
• Engage and instruct outside counsel when appropriate.
• Provide support on other special projects, including payments.

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.