Job description

Responsibilities

Job Description

Conducts employment law related investigations.

Provides advice, counsel and recommendations on legal issues.

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.
Prepares and delivers written and oral presentations to management and senior management on legal issues.
Maintains currency in employment laws and regulations.
Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge Of

Advanced concepts, principles and practices of employment laws and regulations
Understanding of practices and procedures used in the securities industry.

Skill In

Communication, interpersonal skills, and experience in quickly building trust with team members and influence cross-functional partners.
Managing a large volume of complex legal matters.
Developing, preparing and presenting legal theories and strategies.
Preparing and delivering written and oral presentations to senior management on legal issues.
Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications.

Ability To

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, a heavy diverse case load, and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization, including negotiating resources.

Education/Previous Experience

Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials and minimum eight (8+) years of progressively responsible experience in relevant practice area(s) (law firm, , and/or in-house in a related area involving financial services industry preferred.
OR ~
Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD): Law

Work Experience

General Experience – 10 to 15 years

Certifications

State Bar (Any State) - American Bar Association

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

At 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.

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