Assistant General Counsel -Consumer Banking Legal - Vice President

About the role

As a member of the Consumer Banking Legal team, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the business, advising banking professionals directly. The team supports a range of Consumer Banking's deposit products, other financial products, and services offered to Chase bank customers across the country. You will collaborate to solve legal problems, research banking regulatory requirements, and issue-spot with other members of the legal team at JPMorgan Chase.

As a Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, you will support the Consumer Banking line of business in areas requiring strategic legal leadership that keeps pace with business developments. You will focus on both the firm and our end-consumers, utilizing strong analytical and issue-spotting skills in core U.S. banking regulations, deposit systems, Regulations DD and E, UDAAP, and payment regulations.

The Legal Department at JPMorgan Chase manages legal and practical risks, advises on bank products and services, and interprets laws and regulations impacting the firm. Our global team of 2,000 lawyers and legal professionals is committed to a culture of inclusivity and belonging, where people can grow and succeed while working for a first-in-class financial institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and practical legal advice to business areas supporting consumer checking, savings, CDs, and payment products.
• Internalize the firm's risk appetite to offer sound strategic advice on new business processes and initiatives, ensuring fair treatment of customers and employees while maintaining a fortress controls environment.
• Advise and collaborate with colleagues across Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Controls Departments.
• Support Consumer Banking products and platforms, including deposit systems, products, disclosures, and pricing.
• Monitor and advise on legislative and regulatory changes for business partners and legal colleagues.
• Support regulatory reviews, exams, internal audits, and investigations.
• Act as a practical adviser and own issues start-to-finish to support this dynamic business area.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) required; licensed to practice law and member in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• 6+ years of legal experience in a major law firm, large in-house setting, or equivalent.
• Subject matter expertise in core U.S. banking regulations and regulatory framework, Regulations DD and E, UDAAP, and payment regulations and rules.
• Strong decision-making skills, ability to execute with urgency and precision, and manage multiple matters and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to foster and maintain strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
• Proficiency in using AI tools, Word, PowerPoint, and web-based approval tools to facilitate legal practice and communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience interacting with federal regulators.
• All candidates must successfully complete a conflict of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location.
• Commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation for eligible roles, awarded in cash and/or forfeitable equity.
• Comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers.
• Retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement.
• Mental health support, financial coaching, and more.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion and do not discriminate based on protected attributes.