Assistant General Counsel - Insurance Attorney - Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co. • Columbus, OH

12d • $183,350 - $275,000

About The Position

As an Insurance Attorney, Vice President, Assistant General Counsel in Wealth Management Legal, you will provide practical, solutions-oriented legal guidance on annuities, life insurance, property and casualty insurance, and related regulatory matters. You will advise partners across Wealth Management and other firm stakeholders, helping deliver products and services responsibly while balancing business priorities with legal and regulatory risk. The role is part of a collaborative Legal team and supports clients, strengthens controls, and helps safeguard JPMorganChase.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience with demonstrated insurance experience, such as at a law firm, financial institution, insurance company, insurance agency, government agency, regulator, or self-regulatory organization.
• Demonstrated expertise advising on annuities, life insurance, and property and casualty insurance products.
• Strong working knowledge of state insurance laws and regulations, including National Association of Insurance Commissioners model laws.
• Demonstrated 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 successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review before employment begins.
• Member in good standing in the state or jurisdiction where the position is based, or otherwise compliant with applicable in-house counsel registration rules.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority rules and regulations.
• Experience advising on broker-dealer matters related to insurance product distribution.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders across product, sales management, operations, and control functions such as compliance, risk, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter legal expert for the distribution of annuities, life insurance, and property and casualty insurance products.
• 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 that reflects business priorities and balances risk with business needs.
• Interpret and assess the impact of existing, contemplated, and proposed laws, rules, and regulations, and recommend appropriate business responses.
• Partner with Compliance, Risk, and Controls to support risk management, regulatory compliance, and control design and implementation.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with business colleagues and control partners as a responsive, solutions-oriented advisor.
• Lead special projects outside normal responsibilities and adapt as business priorities change.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package, including base salary determined by role, experience, skill set, and location.
• Eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed