Join a dynamic legal team supporting a fast-growing wealth management business. Leverage your expertise in securities regulations to drive impactful solutions and collaborate with senior leaders. Take ownership of complex matters and help shape the future of investment products at J.P. Morgan. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and value strategic leadership, we want to hear from you.

As a Wealth Management Attorney, on the J.P. Morgan Wealth Management Legal team, you will apply your strong subject matter expertise in securities regulations—including FINRA Rules, Regulation Best Interest, and the Investment Advisers Act—to deliver strategic legal guidance on complex broker-dealer and investment advisory matters. You will take ownership of key issues, drive initiatives with urgency, and demonstrate strong leadership by fostering trusted partnerships with senior business leaders and supporting the firm’s commitment to excellence.

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 about 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as senior legal counsel for investment products distributed through J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, with a primary focus on broker-dealer and investment advisory matters.
• Take full ownership of legal and regulatory issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Provide ongoing, strategic advice and guidance on all aspects of securities laws, rules, and regulations, with particular emphasis on FINRA Rules, Regulation Best Interest, and the Investment Advisers Act.
• Interpret existing, contemplated, and proposed securities laws, rules, and regulations, and advise on the impact of changes.
• Collaborate closely with internal clients, including Advisors, Sales Management, Operations, Risk, and Controls, as well as colleagues in Legal, Compliance, and Risk functions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders across the firm.
• Draft, negotiate, and review transactional documents to support business objectives, ensuring compliance with applicable securities regulations.
• Work on special projects outside of normal responsibilities and demonstrate adaptability as needed.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• At least 10 years of legal practice experience at a law firm, financial institution, government agency, regulator, or self-regulatory organization.
• Expert-level subject matter expertise in securities laws, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to FINRA Rules, Regulation Best Interest, and the Investment Advisers Act.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, influence, and drive results.
• Strong ability to build and maintain effective client and colleague relationships.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree. All candidates must be in compliance with relevant licensing requirements, including those of the jurisdiction where the role will be located, prior to commencement of employment.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience supporting wealth management businesses and advising on investment products.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Experience leading and developing a team of professionals.

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.