Regulatory Change Lawyer – Vice President

J.P. Morgan; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational investment bank is seeking a Regulatory Change Lawyer – Vice President to support their International Consumer Business in London. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in financial services law, focusing on regulatory compliance and digital banking. Responsibilities include monitoring legislation, advising stakeholders, and delivering training on regulatory changes. Join a diverse team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years post-qualification experience in financial services.
• Broad knowledge of banking and investment regulations.
• Ability to advise on new regulatory developments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor developments in UK and EU legislation.
• Advise stakeholders on regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with corporate stakeholders on regulatory changes.
• Engage outside counsel when appropriate.

Skills

Experience in financial services regulatory regime

Strong knowledge of UK/EU supervisory regimes

Ability to synthesize technical information

Quality product and legal risk awareness

Experience with digital service delivery channels

Education

UK or other European qualified lawyer

Job description

Overview

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