GPB Wealth Management Investment Solutions Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

Join JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s esteemed Legal Department as a Vice President and Assistant General Counsel. Support our Private Bank / Wealth Management Investment Solutions team and collaborate in developing innovative managed account solutions for each our wealth management businesses, including for the private bank and Chase branches. You will guide our business through ever-evolving regulatory landscapes, ensuring compliance and excellence. Elevate your career with us and make a difference in the world of wealth management.

As a GPB Wealth Management Investment Solutions Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel in the Private Bank / Wealth Management Investment Solutions Legal team, you will provide strategic legal support to J.P. Morgan’s US Wealth Management business. You will play a pivotal role in advising on managed investment solutions, navigating regulatory challenges, and supporting new product development. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams, influence business strategies, and contribute to the success of our investment solutions.

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:

• Provide legal advice and support to the investment solutions business team, focusing on managed investment solutions.
• Address SEC regulatory and bank regulatory issues impacting investment advisers.
• Assist with regulatory inquiries, examinations, and business/regulatory-driven projects.
• Support the business in new product development and launches.
• Negotiate agreements, including third-party manager agreements.
• Prepare disclosures for regulatory documents, including Form ADV brochures.
• Advise on legal issues relevant to discretionary investment management, asset allocation, and due diligence.
• Provide insight on product distribution to clients.
• Collaborate with other legal department members and control functions to resolve issues.
• Coordinate with other divisions of the Private Bank, US Wealth Management, and International Private Bank.
• Assist the legal team overseeing J.P. Morgan Wealth Management proprietary mutual funds.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of investment management experience with a law firm and/or investment management firm.
• Licensed attorney in good standing in the state/jurisdiction of the position or compliant with in-house counsel registration rules.
• Knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and relevant aspects of the Securities Act.
• Ability to advise on regulatory landscape and developments.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new areas of the law.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience with the Investment Company Act of 1940 and/or Part 9 bank fiduciary.
• Experience in preparing fund disclosure documents and board meeting materials.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Experience in advising on product distribution strategies.
• Familiarity with wealth management platforms and solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

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.