JOB DESCRIPTION

You will join the Consumer Banking Legal Practice Group within the Consumer and Community Banking Legal Group at JPMorganChase & Co. (JPMC), supporting the consumer deposit business with a focus on Consumer Branch Banking and related back-office teams. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, you will deliver strategic and practical legal advice across branch products and fiduciary account administration topics (including trust account matters, powers of attorney, and decedent/estate issues), collaborate closely with business partners and colleagues across Legal, Risk, Compliance and Controls, and help maintain effective policies, procedures, and awareness of relevant legislative and regulatory developments.

Job Responsibilities

- You will provide strategic and practical legal advice to branch professionals and operational teams supporting branches on fiduciary account administration matters (trust account matters, powers of attorney, decedent/estate issues, and related topics).
- You will develop subject matter expertise and support Consumer Branch Banking products and services, including Safe Deposit Boxes, Notary, Medallion Signature Guarantees, Decedent Accounts, Power of Attorney, Trusts, and other fiduciary account matters.
- You will identify legal issues, escalate when appropriate, and partner with team members and business stakeholders to drive practical solutions.
- You will advise on new initiatives by attending meetings with business partners and providing timely legal guidance.
- You will update, review, and help maintain internal policies and procedures relevant to the supported business activities.
- You will conduct legal research on applicable state and federal consumer finance laws and regulations.
- You will draft and edit customer-facing communications.




- You will support litigation matters by liaising with the businesses to provide relevant background and context, and participate in projects and initiatives aligned to Legal Department priorities.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills.

- Fluency in written and spoken English, with strong English writing and oral communication skills.
- Law degree and membership in a jurisdictional organization; compliance with all relevant licensing requirements for the role location prior to employment start.
- Minimum 2 years of legal practice experience.
- Strong legal research skills.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with attorneys and business, compliance, and other professionals.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, practical judgment, and issue-spotting/problem-solving capability.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities/projects, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment (including multitasking, prioritization, and proactive status communication).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills.

- Experience or interest in financial services regulation.
- Knowledge of U.S. financial service law and process.
- Study or work experience in a common law jurisdiction.

ABOUT US

J.P. Morgan is a general 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.

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.

📌 Associate & Counsel - Consumer Banking Legal (Buenos Aires)
🏢 JPMorganChase
📍 Buenos Aires