Retail Investments Legal - Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in London is seeking a qualified Associate for their International Consumer Legal Team. This role focuses on UK retail investment products, requiring strong knowledge of financial services regulations. The ideal candidate will manage legal advice, assist in product development, and ensure compliance with FCA regulations. Collaboration with business and external partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with UK financial services regulations.
• Understanding of FCA Consumer Duty and UK MiFID 2.
• Experience in drafting client documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the International Consumer Legal Team on product development.
• Draft client documentation and update T&Cs.
• Liaise with outside counsel and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor of England & Wales or Paralegal

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12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description:

We are seeking an Associate to join our International Consumer Legal Team, with a focus on UK retail investment products. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with UK financial services regulations and an understanding of the FCA Consumer Duty, UK MiFID 2, the UK financial promotion regime and the Individual Savings Account regulations. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, as your contributions will play a vital role in supporting our company, clients, and business partners.

As anRetail Investments Legal - Associate within the International Consumer Legal Team, you will assist in providing legal advice on UK retail investment products and services, and support various business initiatives. Your responsibilities will include interpreting existing laws, rules, and regulations, advising on regulatory changes, and completing legal reviews of client-facing content. Additionally, you will collaborate with business stakeholders and functional partners, while assisting in managing relationships with external counsel.

Job responsibilities

• Supporting the International Consumer Legal Team on product development and general advisory matters with respect to retail investment products.
• Drafting client documentation, including updates to general T&Cs and marketing materials.
• Contributing to the oversight of the contents and execution of documents, including communications with respect to complaints and internal governance materials.
• Liaising with outside counsel.
• Interpreting existing laws, rules and regulations, and advising on changes thereto as well as advising on contemplated and proposed laws, rules and regulations.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among multiple stakeholders to align legal project goals and expectations.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Qualified Solicitor of England & Wales or a Paralegal, with familiarity with UK retail financial services, especially UK retail investment products.
• UK retail financial services regulatory knowledge, including the FCA Consumer Duty, UK MiFID 2, Individual Savings Account regulations, PRIIPs, MAR, UK financial promotion regimeand UK pensions regulations.
• Experience of providing legal advice with respect to UK retail client matters, including managing client complaints, FOS investigations, Power of Attorney queries and supporting bereavement matters.
• Familiarity with FCA Handbook Rules including the Client Assets (CASS) and client money sourcebook.
• Experience of regulatory change management programs and new product development.
• Excellent organizational skills and a team player who can collaborate across business and functional stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Familiarity with other retail financial service laws and regulations, including Payment Service Regulations or GDPR.