Retail Investments Legal - Associate

JPMorganChase
London
Job Description

We are seeking an Associate to join our International Consumer Legal Team, with a focus on UK retail investment products. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with UK financial services regulations and an understanding of the FCA Consumer Duty, UK MiFID 2, the UK financial promotion regime and the Individual Savings Account regulations. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, as your contributions will play a vital role in supporting our company, clients, and business partners.

As an Retail Investments Legal - Associate within the International Consumer Legal Team, you will assist in providing legal advice on UK retail investment products and services, and support various business initiatives. Your responsibilities will include interpreting existing laws, rules, and regulations, advising on regulatory changes, and completing legal reviews of client-facing content. Additionally, you will collaborate with business stakeholders and functional partners, while assisting in managing relationships with external counsel.

Job Responsibilities

  • Supporting the International Consumer Legal Team on product development and general advisory matters with respect to retail investment products.
  • Drafting client documentation, including updates to general T&Cs and marketing materials.
  • Contributing to the oversight of the contents and execution of documents, including communications with respect to complaints and internal governance materials.
  • Liaising with outside counsel.
  • Interpreting existing laws, rules and regulations, and advising on changes thereto as well as advising on contemplated and proposed laws, rules and regulations.
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among multiple stakeholders to align legal project goals and expectations.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

  • Qualified Solicitor of England & Wales or a Paralegal, with familiarity with UK retail financial services, especially UK retail investment products.
  • UK retail financial services regulatory knowledge, including the FCA Consumer Duty, UK MiFID 2, Individual Savings Account regulations, PRIIPs, MAR, UK financial promotion regime and UK pensions regulations.
  • Experience of providing legal advice with respect to UK retail client matters, including managing client complaints, FOS investigations, Power of Attorney queries and supporting bereavement matters.
  • Familiarity with FCA Handbook Rules including the Client Assets (CASS) and client money sourcebook.
  • Experience of regulatory change management programs and new product development.
  • Excellent organizational skills and a team player who can collaborate across business and functional stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

  • Familiarity with other retail financial service laws and regulations, including Payment Service Regulations or GDPR.

ABOUT US

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

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.

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.
Posted 2025-08-24

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