Regulatory Change Lawyer - Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking an experienced legal professional to monitor and analyze regulatory developments in the UK and EU. The role includes advising business stakeholders on compliance and coordinating with corporate stakeholders across jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of legal experience in financial services and a strong knowledge of banking regulations. This position offers a dynamic work environment aimed at building trusted partnerships.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years post-qualification experience in financial services legal.
• Broad knowledge of law and regulations for banking and investment services.
• Strong knowledge of supervisory regimes for authorized credit institutions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze developments in legislation and regulations.
• Advise business and stakeholders on regulatory change and compliance.
• Act as the primary point of contact with regulatory functions.

Skills

Legal compliance

Regulatory analysis

Risk awareness

Stakeholder communication

Education

UK or European qualifications

Job description

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.

Collaborate with Legal colleagues, other business, and Corporate stakeholders in multiple jurisdictions - in particular EMEA and U.S.

Engage and instruct outside counsel when appropriate.

Support on other special projects, including payments.

Qualifications:

• 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 banking and investment services.
• Risk awareness skills and ability to work across a broad set of products and services.
• Strong knowledge of UK and/or European supervisory regimes for authorized credit institutions and investment firms.
• Ability to quickly familiarize and advise on new regulatory developments.

Preferred qualifications and skills:

• Experience 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.

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to prominent clients worldwide. Our approach to serving clients drives everything we do, aiming to build trusted, long-term partnerships. Our professionals in Corporate Functions cover diverse areas including finance, risk, human resources, and marketing. Our legal team addresses complex issues and shapes regulations affecting our businesses, organized into practice groups aligned with lines of business and corporate staff areas.