Help shape how we deliver insurance solutions—while protecting our clients and our firm. In this role, your legal counsel directly supports the responsible distribution of annuities, life insurance, and property and casualty insurance products. You will partner closely with business, risk, and control teams on high-impact initiatives and evolving regulatory requirements. Join a global Legal organization known for trusted advice, thoughtful judgment, and strong collaboration. Bring your expertise to work that is practical, fast-moving, and meaningful.
As an Insurance Attorney, Vice President, Assistant General Counsel in Wealth Management Legal, you 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 broader firm stakeholders, helping us deliver products and services responsibly while balancing business priorities with legal and regulatory risk. You will be part of a collaborative team culture where we value inclusive perspectives, clear communication, and strong judgment. Your work matters because it supports clients, strengthens controls, and helps safeguard the integrity of JPMorganChase.
Job responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter legal expert for the distribution of insurance products, including annuities, life insurance, and property and casualty insurance
- 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
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience with demonstrated insurance experience (for example, 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 prior to commencement of employment
Member in good standing in the state or jurisdiction in which the position is based, or otherwise in compliance with applicable in-house counsel registration rules
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
- 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 (for example, compliance, risk, and controls)
All candidates for roles in the Legal department must be licensed to practice law in the country of employment and successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment. Attorney must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based or otherwise in compliance with the in-house counsel registration rules of that state/jurisdiction.
About UsWe 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
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