Associate General Counsel III – Litigation

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Associate General Counsel III – Litigation:

Hybrid, Remote position with opportunities for growth and influence within a well-established Fortune 500 company.
Responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of complex and class action litigation cases in state and federal courts, as well as industry arbitration panels.
Develop and implement strategies for complex civil litigation and class actions, and manage outside counsel.
Educate and advise business partners on pending litigation matters to reduce risk throughout the company.
Engage with associates and leaders to leverage their expertise in directing litigation.
Salary range based on national data, with potential for bonuses and profit sharing in addition to base salary.
Minimum salary of $163,886 and maximum salary of $279,048.
Must have deep knowledge and experience with complex litigation and trial practice, with preference for first or second chair trial or arbitration experience.
Ability to partner with business stakeholders to provide advice and guidance on initiatives and regulatory changes.
Must be able to manage competing time demands while balancing a diverse litigation portfolio.
Experience managing litigation portfolios in a law firm or in-house environment preferred.
Familiarity with securities law, litigation, and FINRA arbitrations preferred.
Knowledge of regulatory issues in the securities industry, including SEC, FINRA, and state securities regulators, is beneficial.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
Ability to lead, delegate, and mentor with a desire to work well with others.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, resourceful, and adaptable.
Sound judgment, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.
Proactive and able to drive matters to conclusion.
Ability to think independently and strategically, and execute tactically.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to build legal understanding with business partners.
High level of ethics, professionalism, and confidentiality required.
. from an ABA-accredited law school.
License to practice law in Missouri or a reciprocal state.
Minimum of ten years of progressive responsibility as a litigator in private practice, public sector, or in-house counsel capacity.


About the Company:

Hybrid, Remote position with opportunities for growth and influence within a well-established Fortune 500 company.
Over 8 million clients and 19,000 financial advisors across the . and Canada.
Privately-owned company with a focus on clients rather than shareholder returns.
Purpose: Partner for positive impact to improve the lives of clients and colleagues, and better our communities and society.
Innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization.
Believes in attracting, developing, and inspiring performance excellence and a sense of belonging for employees.
Associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported.
Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report available to view.
Awarded as a Fortune 500 company in 2023.
Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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Total compensation approach including base salary, benefits, bonuses, and profit sharing

Not specified

Complex Litigation, Trial Practice, First/Second Chair Trial Experience, Partnering, Business Stakeholders, Regulatory Environment, Managing Litigation Portfolio, Financial Services Industry, Securities Law, FINRA Arbitrations, Regulatory Issues, Analytical Skills, Conflict Resolution, Communication Skills, Decision-Making, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Ethics, Professionalism, Confidentiality

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

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Qualification and Experience J.D. from ABA-Accredited Law School, License to Practice Law in Missouri or Reciprocal State, 10+ years of experience as a Litigator in Private Practice, Public Sector, or In-House Counsel capacity

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