Senior Insurance Counsel VP — Regulatory & Transactions

JPMorganChase; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

On-site health and wellness centers

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Insurance law

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Written communication

Conflict clearance

State licensing knowledge

Job description

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.