Assistant General Counsel - Marketing - Vice President

Job Description

The Marketing Legal Practice Group provides legal support to the Chase Consumer and Community Banking Marketing Legal Team, providing counsel across marketing channels including digital, social media, and print advertising, requiring strong analytical skills and sophisticated judgment. 

As an Assistant General Counsel / Vice President (VP) in the Marketing Legal team, you will focus on reviewing and providing guidance for marketing materials prepared by the Consumer and Community Banking areas. You will conduct critical analyses and provide alternative solutions when necessary.  You must have excellent oral and written communication skills, superb people skills, the ability to understand new areas of law quickly and meet the needs of a demanding and sophisticated client group, and the flexibility to manage a wide range of assignments simultaneously. The position also requires the ability to coordinate with legal and non-legal staff to provide sound and practical legal counsel in complex situations that arise in a fast paced and high-volume environment.

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop subject matter expertise in assigned areas and provide strategic and practical legal advice
• Collaborate with other functional partners to ensure appropriate awareness of issues as they arise and assist in resolving matters and driving forward initiatives
• Advise and collaborate with colleagues across the Legal and Compliance Departments
• Handle escalated matters, projects and initiatives from various operational areas, including areas that have firm-wide and cross line of business coverage
• Monitor and advise business partners and legal colleagues on relevant legislative and regulatory changes
• Assist the CCB businesses (with an emphasis in the Card Services, Consumer Bank, and Home Lending lines of business) on marketing of products, and advising on regulatory issues;
• Review marketing claims and substantiation;
• Participate in various control, compliance, and risk initiatives from a legal marketing and communications standpoint;
• Work with the business to implement changes responsive to new federal and state legal and regulatory requirements as interpreted by staff attorneys

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills 

• JD admitted to practice in and member of the bar in good standing; must be in compliance with all relevant licensing requirements including the requirements of the jurisdiction where the role will be located prior to commencement of employment
• 5+ years of legal experience in a large consumer banking organization, law firm, or equivalent, such as relevant experience in government, law enforcement or a regulatory agency, representing such organizations with a demonstrated record of increasing responsibility
• Knowledge of applicable consumer finance/marketing laws is required, including the Card Act (Reg. Z), Truth in Lending (TILA), and Unfair, Deceptive or Abusive Acts or Practices (UDAAP) issues, with a working knowledge of Reg. DD and RESPA; 
• Knowledge and understanding of banking products and services such as credit cards, rewards programs, and checking and savings accounts, and the relevant core banking regulations and regulatory framework for a large banking organization such as JPMorgan Chase
• Team player with a natural ability to think and act collaboratively with legal and non-legal colleagues and stakeholders across lines of business
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to multitask and effectively manage multiple matters and projects simultaneously in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• As a trusted legal advisor, foster and maintain strong client relationships with the ability to see past the question, and understand and communicate greater impacts or risks
• Excellent analytical skills and judgment, including the ability to interpret, explain and apply statutes and regulations, and applicable case law
• Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills
• All candidates for roles in the Legal department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills 

• Familiarity with regulatory issues relevant to marketing in financial services
• Strong interest in marketing regulations and significant case law impact marketing practices for the financial services sector.
• Non-English language skills preferred but not required
• Experience with digital, electronic and mobile banking and transactions is preferred

All candidates for roles in the Legal department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.

About Us

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

About the Team

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.