Assistant General Counsel - Wealth Management- Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Columbus, OH, is seeking an experienced Wealth Management Attorney - Assistant General Counsel, Vice President, to provide critical legal guidance for retail investment services within Wealth Management.

You will partner with Compliance, Risk, and Controls to support business initiatives and regulatory compliance. You will lead legal work for Donor Advised Funds and collaborate with a broad team of Wealth Management attorneys to deliver coordinated advice across Advisors,

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of legal practice in financial services.
• Experience with broker-dealer and investment advisory matters.
• Knowledge of federal and state securities laws and FINRA rules.
• Ability to manage multiple issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary legal contact supporting Wealth Management broker-dealer and investment advisory products and services.
• Advise on projects and initiatives shaping retail Wealth Management businesses.
• Provide timely, strategic legal counsel aligned with business priorities.
• Collaborate with Wealth Management attorneys and Legal teams for coordinated support.
• Partner with Compliance, Risk, and Controls to ensure regulatory risk management.
• Identify, assess, and manage legal risks related to Wealth Management services and products.
• Lead the legal work for Donor Advised Funds.
• Support evolving business needs in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Broker-dealer & investment advisory

Securities laws knowledge

Multitasking in fast-paced env

Client-focused solutions

Verbal & written communication

Bar license in jurisdiction

Job description

Join J.P. Morgan’s Legal team and deliver impactful legal advice and help drive J.P. Morgan Wealth Management’s success. As a trusted advisor, you’ll work alongside top professionals in a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive environment. Your expertise will drive innovative solutions and support sophisticated transactions and business initiatives. Elevate your career with a team that values your skills and fosters professional growth.

As a Wealth Management Attorney - Assistant General Counsel, Vice President, within our Wealth Management Legal team, you will provide critical guidance and support to the Firm’s retail investment businesses within J.P. Morgan Wealth Management. You will work closely with business colleagues, acting as a trusted advisor and collaborating with Compliance, Risk, and Controls functions to ensure comprehensive and effective support. This role will identify, analyze, document, and advise on legal issues and risks relevant to J.P. Morgan Wealth Management’s Advisors, Front Office Lines of Business, and Operations. This role may also support our Wealth Planning and Advice team focusing on client planning needs relating to trusts, estates, and related matters.

The Legal Department at JPMorgan Chase manages legal and other risks, advises on products and services, interprets laws and regulations that impact the firm, and advises the firm on other matters. Our global team is made up of 2,000 lawyers and legal professionals with a reputation as thought leaders who deliver best-in-class services. As trusted advisors, we help the firm’s clients while also safeguarding the integrity of the firm. We are committed to a culture of inclusivity and belonging, where people can grow and succeed throughout their careers while working for a first-in-class financial institution doing cutting-edge work. If these values resonate with you, we would like to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary legal contact supporting J.P. Morgan Wealth Management’s broker-dealer and investment advisory products, services, and sales channels for retail businesses.
• Advise on a wide range of projects and initiatives that will help define our retail Wealth Management businesses.
• Provide timely, strategic legal counsel by leveraging your legal experience and deep understanding of business priorities to support J.P. Morgan Wealth Management’s objectives.
• Collaborate with fellow Wealth Management attorneys and J.P. Morgan Legal teams to deliver coordinated legal support.
• Partner closely with Compliance, Risk, and Controls functions to ensure effective risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Identify, assess, and manage legal and other risks related to Wealth Management services and products.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives beyond core responsibilities, as needed.
• Adapt to evolving business needs and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ensure comprehensive support for Advisors, Sales Management, Operations, Risk, and Controls teams.
• Lead the legal work for our Donor Advised Funds.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Minimum 8 years of legal practicing experience in financial services.
• Demonstrated expertise in broker-dealer and investment advisory matters.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state securities laws and FINRA rules.
• Proven ability to manage multiple issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled at understanding business needs and developing practical solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the relevant jurisdiction.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Candidates with Estate and Tax Planning legal experience will be given preference.

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.