JPMorgan Retail Investments Lawyer - Assistant Vice President 

United Kingdom, England, London 

509454608

Job responsibilities

• Advise clients with respect to retail products, most specifically investment products
• Advise on matters relating to the custody of assets and complex client money matters
• Draft client documentation, including general T&Cs, marketing materials, investment management terms & conditions, etc.
• Contributing to the oversight of the contents and execution of documents, including communications with respect to complaints, disputes, litigation, etc.
• Liaising with outside counsel.
• Interpret existing laws, rules and regulations, and advising on changes thereto as well as advising on contemplated and proposed laws, rules and regulations
• Advise on products and services, including contract negotiation and documentation
• Advise on offering and marketing documents and new business initiatives
• Manage actual and potential litigation and enforcement matters, including internal reviews and investigations related to such matters

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Solicitor of England & Wales with 1-3 years PQE, experienced with UK retail products, especially UK investment products, UK deposit products, and UK custody products
• Knowledge of UK Retail regulations, including with respect to the FCA Consumer Duty, MiFID 2, Individual Savings Account regulations, PRIIPs, MAR, UK financial promotion regime and UK pensions regulations
• Experience with providing legal advice with respect to UK retail client matters, including with respect to complaints, FOS complaints, disputes, POAs, bereavement cases, etc.
• Experience with Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Handbook Rules including the Client Assets (CASS) and client money sourcebook
• Experience with UK retail projects, including with respect to regulatory change management programs and integrations projects
• Excellent organizational skills and a team player who can collaborate with the Business and operations groups
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally at all levels

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Familiarity with all other retail laws and regulations, including PSRs, DPA/GDPR, credit, etc.