Job Description Summary
Under general direction with a high level of autonomy, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience, to manage all legal matters involving assigned functional area. Relying on strong critical thinking and legal analytical skills, drafts, reviews, edits, and negotiates a wide-range of agreements between Raymond James and third parties. May lead major projects, programs or processes with significant business impact involving cross-functional teams include those related to emerging technology and artificial intelligence (AI). Influences strategic direction, develops tactical plans and completes complex assignments with substantial latitude for unreviewed actions or decisions. Provides comprehensive solutions to complex problems or needs. End results are evaluated for achieving goals and objectives. Extensive contact with internal customers, senior management and outside counsel is required to identify, research, analyze and resolves complex legal issues with significant impact.Job Description
Job Summary:
Under general direction with a high level of autonomy, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience, to manage all legal matters involving assigned functional area. Relying on strong critical thinking and legal analytical skills, drafts, reviews, edits, and negotiates a wide-range of agreements between Raymond James and third parties. May lead major projects, programs or processes with significant business impact involving cross-functional teams include those related to emerging technology and artificial intelligence (AI). Influences strategic direction, develops tactical plans and completes complex assignments with substantial latitude for unreviewed actions or decisions. Provides comprehensive solutions to complex problems or needs. End results are evaluated for achieving goals and objectives. Extensive contact with internal customers, senior management and outside counsel is required to identify, research, analyze and resolves complex legal issues with significant impact.
Responsibilities:
• Drafts, reviews, edits, and negotiates general commercial agreements, including those critical to the operation of a broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, and a bank holding company.
• Plans, assigns, monitors and leads the work of others.
• Reviews performance and evaluates results achieved by others
• Coaches and mentors others, including providing guidance and direction to paralegal staff and developing a regular program of continuing education and career development opportunities.
• Interprets, applies and recommends changes to organizational policies and procedures.
• Reviews progress of assignments with senior management.
• Balances conflicting resource and priority demands.
• Assists others in developing, preparing and presenting legal theories and strategies.
• Provides practical and actionable advice, counsel and recommendations to senior management on legal issues.
• Prepares and delivers written and oral presentations to management and senior management on legal issues.
• Maintains currency in corporate laws and regulations related to assigned functional areas.
• Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge of:
• Advanced concepts, principles and practices of laws and regulations related to assigned functional areas.
• Advanced investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry.
• Advanced principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations.
• Advanced financial l markets and products.
Skill in:
• Drafting and editing of general commercial contracts with particular focus on contracts required for the operation of a broker-dealer, registered investment adviser and bank holding company.
• Developing, preparing and presenting legal theories and strategies.
• Researching and analyzing laws and regulations applicable to a broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, and bank holding company.
• Preparing and delivering written and oral presentations to senior management on legal issues and risks.
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications
Ability to:
• Coach and mentor others.
• Interpret, apply and recommend changes to organizational policies and procedures.
• Provide legal advice, counsel and recommendations to senior management on significant issues.
• Balance conflicting resource and priority demands.
• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.
• Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas and problems are addressed.
• Gather information, identify linkages and trends and apply findings to assignments.
• Read, interpret, analyze and apply complex legal information.
• Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate.
• Prioritize and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamically changing environment
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Handle stressful situations and maintain a collegial and respectful environment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization, including negotiating resources.
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements
• Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials and minimum eight (8+) years of progressively responsible experience in relevant practice area(s).
• OR ~
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.
Licenses/Certifications
• Member in good standing in at least one state bar; and
• Ability to obtain Authorized House Counsel, if Florida resident and not a member of the Florida bar.
Education
Juris Doctor (JD): LawWork Experience
General Experience - 6 to 10 yearsCertifications
State Bar (Any State) - American Bar AssociationTravel
Workstyle
RemoteAt Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
Top Skills
What We Do
Founded in 1962 and a public company since 1983, Raymond James Financial, Inc. is a Florida-based diversified holding company providing financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies engaged primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to capital markets and asset management. The firm's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (RJF).
Through its three broker/dealer subsidiaries, Raymond James Financial has approximately 8,400 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are $1.18 trillion (as of 9/30/2021).
Raymond James has been recognized nationally for its community support and corporate philanthropy. The company has been ranked as one of the best in the country in customer service, as a great place to work and as a national leader in support of the arts.
