Assistant General Counsel - Insurance Attorney - Vice President

JPMorganChase; Columbus (OH); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

On-site health and wellness centers

Descripción de la vacante

JPMorganChase is seeking a legal professional to support the responsible distribution of annuities, life insurance, and property & casualty products. You will partner with business, risk, and control teams on high-impact initiatives and evolving regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes drafting and negotiating transactional documents, reviewing marketing materials, licensing advice, and providing practical counsel while balancing risk with business needs.

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience with demonstrated insurance experience.
• Expertise advising on annuities, life insurance, and property and casualty insurance products.
• Strong working knowledge of state insurance laws and regulations, including NAIC model laws.
• Ability to independently own complex matters from start to finish and be accountable for results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence and work effectively with partners at all levels.
• Licensed to practice law in the country of employment and able to complete a conflicts of interest clearance.
• Member in good standing in the state or jurisdiction in which the position is based, or compliant with in-house counsel rules.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a subject matter legal expert for the distribution of insurance products, including annuities, life insurance, and property and casualty insurance.
• Draft, negotiate, and review transactional documents, including insurance selling, servicing, and marketing agreements, and execute matters to completion.
• Support the creation and review of insurance marketing and educational materials.
• Advise on insurance producer licensing, unfair trade practices, and training requirements.
• Provide timely, practical legal counsel reflecting business priorities while balancing risk with business needs.
• Interpret and assess the impact of laws, rules, and regulations and recommend appropriate business responses.
• Partner with Compliance, Risk, and Controls to support risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with business colleagues and control partners as a responsive advisor.
• Lead special projects outside normal responsibilities and adapt to changing priorities.

Conocimientos

Insurance law

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Written communication

Conflict clearance

State licensing knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Help shape how we deliver insurance solutions—while protecting our clients and our firm. In this role, your legal counsel directly supports the responsible distribution of annuities, life insurance, and property and casualty insurance products. You will partner closely with business, risk, and control teams on high-impact initiatives and evolving regulatory requirements. Join a global Legal organization known for trusted advice, thoughtful judgment, and strong collaboration. Bring your expertise to work that is practical, fast-moving, and meaningful.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter legal expert for the distribution of insurance products, including annuities, life insurance, and property and casualty insurance
• Draft, negotiate, and review transactional documents, including insurance selling, servicing, and marketing agreements, and execute matters to completion
• Support the creation and review of insurance marketing and educational materials
• Advise on insurance producer licensing, unfair trade practices, and training requirements
• Provide timely, practical legal counsel that reflects business priorities and balances risk with business needs
• Interpret and assess the impact of existing, contemplated, and proposed laws, rules, and regulations, and recommend appropriate business responses
• Partner with Compliance, Risk, and Controls to support risk management, regulatory compliance, and control design and implementation
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with business colleagues and control partners as a responsive, solutions-oriented advisor
• Lead special projects outside normal responsibilities and adapt as business priorities change

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience with demonstrated insurance experience (for example, at a law firm, financial institution, insurance company, insurance agency, government agency, regulator, or self-regulatory organization)
• Demonstrated expertise advising on annuities, life insurance, and property and casualty insurance products
• Strong working knowledge of state insurance laws and regulations, including National Association of Insurance Commissioners model laws
• Demonstrated ability to independently own complex matters from start to finish and be accountable for results
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence and work effectively with partners at all levels
• Licensed to practice law in the country of employment and able to successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment
• Member in good standing in the state or jurisdiction in which the position is based, or otherwise in compliance with applicable in-house counsel registration rules

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

• Knowledge of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority rules and regulations
• Experience advising on broker-dealer matters related to insurance product distribution
• Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders across product, sales management, operations, and control functions (for example, compliance, risk, and controls)

All candidates for roles in the Legal department must be licensed to practice law in the country of employment and successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment. Attorney must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based or otherwise in compliance with the in-house counsel registration rules of that state/jurisdiction.

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 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. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.

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.