JPMorgan Card & Lending Innovation Legal Associate 

Argentina, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires 

333364301

Job Responsibilities:

Legal & Regulatory Change Management

• Review and research, as needed, changes in state and federal statutory and regulatory developments impacting Card Connected Commerce, particularly in the areas of unsecured consumer lending. Prepare comprehensive recommendations on the relevance of the development and its potential applicability to the business.
• Consult with other control function partners to ensure legal and regulatory changes impacting the business are incorporated into relevant operating policies and procedures.

Trusted Advisor

• Provide legal and regulatory advice to leaders of the Card Innovation businesses with respect to key legal obligations impacting their products and features.
• Collaborate with other legal teams and functional partners to ensure appropriate awareness and escalation of issues as they arise.
• Participate in cross line of business initiatives/practice groups as a subject matter expert on laws and regulations impacting Card
• Provide legal support for Regulatory Exams and internal Audits.
• Contribute to the strong culture, collaboration, and cohesiveness of the extended Card, Connected Commerce & Strategic Transactions Legal team.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Law degree and membership in jurisdictional organization.
• At least 2 years of experience in legal practice.
• A team player who can collaborate and communicate effectively with attorneys, business representatives and compliance professionals.
• Strong analytical thinker who is detail-oriented, practical and skilled at issue spotting and problem solving.
• Strong writer who is proficient in rapid comprehension and concise summarization of complex information.
• Self-starter who is able to work independently, takes ownership of responsibilities and projects, is results-oriented and flexible. Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced, complex business environment and maintain communication with attorneys regarding project status and estimated completion timelines.
• The ability to stay calm when the pressure is on and the confidence to be outspoken when necessary while maintaining a good sense of humor.
• The ability to be flexible, work comfortably in a fast paced environment, pivot between priorities and have the perseverance and patience to see a matter through to completion.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• LLM or equivalent.
• Experience in consumer lending and financial services regulation.
• Applicants with a background in unsecured consumer lending, and in particular consumer credit cards, are preferred.
• Knowledge of the U.S. legislative and regulatory process.
• All Attorney candidates must demonstrate compliance with all relevant licensing requirements including requirements of the jurisdiction where the role will be located; All candidates for roles in the Legal department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.