Legal Obligations Associate Counsel at JPMC Candidate Experience page

Plano, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Research, Legal Writing, Regulatory Compliance, Project Management, Organizational Skills, Stakeholder Management, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Policy Development, Technology Solutions

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Join a dynamic, global team at the forefront of legal and regulatory compliance for one of the world’s leading financial institutions. As part of the Office of Legal Obligations, you’ll play a critical role in safeguarding JPMorgan Chase by ensuring our legal obligations are clearly documented, maintained, and communicated. Your expertise will help drive solutions that protect the firm and support its continued growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about regulatory excellence, this is the opportunity for you. Make a meaningful impact by shaping the legal framework that underpins our business. As a Counsel in the Office of Legal Obligations, you will serve as a trusted advisor on a range of legal and regulatory issues, guiding stakeholders on how legal requirements are documented and maintained internally. You will join a collaborative team of lawyers, project managers, and professionals dedicated to developing and executing a sustainable infrastructure for documenting JPMorgan Chase’s material legal obligations. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with business, compliance, and technology partners, providing critical support to ensure the firm’s compliance with evolving laws and regulations in the United States and Canada. The Legal Department at JPMorgan Chase & Co. 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 Work closely with the rest of the Legal Department to develop and maintain an inventory of legal obligations for JPMorgan Chase’s businesses in the United States and Canada and respond to questions from the business and corporate functions about the legal obligations. Monitor, identify, and document changes in legal and regulatory developments for the United States and Canada, as necessary, including providing written summaries to the Legal Department, the business, and other corporate functions. Research and analyze laws, regulations and rules to assess applicability and impact to JPMorgan Chase. Promote evergreen efforts of the inventory, focusing on quality assurance, consistency, completeness, and accuracy of legal obligations. Develop subject matter expertise on products and services offered by JPMorgan Chase as required. Assist with the development of policies, procedures and controls. Work closely with technology partners to develop technology solutions to support the team’s work. Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Lawyer qualified to practice in the U.S. with a minimum of 2 years’ experience. Background in financial services regulation or supporting another highly regulated business. Excellent legal research and writing skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely summarize legal and regulatory developments for distribution to a non-legal audience. Ability to develop strong relationships with the business, corporate functions, and fellow legal and support professionals. Detail oriented with strong organizational and project management skills. A true “self-starter” with the ability to work independently to manage competing priorities and coordinate among a wide range of internal stakeholders. Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Legal experience obtained in private practice or in-house. Familiarity with international, federal, and state regulation of financial products and services. Experience with regulatory change monitoring. Candidates must be in compliance with all relevant licensing requirements including the requirements of the jurisdiction where the role will be located prior to the commencement of employment. All candidates for roles in the Legal department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment. 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 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.

Responsibilities

The associate counsel will develop and maintain an inventory of legal obligations for JPMorgan Chase businesses in the US and Canada, monitoring and documenting changes in legal and regulatory developments. This involves researching and analyzing laws, promoting inventory quality assurance, and assisting with the development of related policies and technology solutions.