Assistant General Counsel, Fixed Income Capital Markets

8-15 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Assistant General Counsel, Fixed Income Capital Markets-2400739
H2: Job Summary

Assistant General Counsel, Fixed Income Capital Markets-2400739: Providing comprehensive legal support for the Fixed Income Capital Markets division of Raymond James (FICM), including transactional, litigation, and regulatory matters.
Salary Information: Based on education, work experience, and geographic location, salary range is $170,000-$200,000 for states CO, CA, DC, HI, IL, NJ, NY, WA.
Experience Information: Minimum of 8 years experience in relevant practice area (law firm, regulator or self-regulatory organization, and/or in-house in a related area involving financial services industry preferred).
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel, Fixed Income Capital Markets
Department: Legal
Company: Raymond James

H1: Assistant General Counsel, Fixed Income Capital Markets-2400739
H2: Job Summary

Assistant General Counsel, Fixed Income Capital Markets-2400739: Providing comprehensive legal support for the Fixed Income Capital Markets division of Raymond James (FICM), including transactional, litigation, and regulatory matters.
Salary Information: Based on education, work experience, and geographic location, salary range is $170,000-$200,000 for states CO, CA, DC, HI, IL, NJ, NY, WA.
Experience Information: Minimum of 8 years experience in relevant practice area (law firm, regulator or self-regulatory organization, and/or in-house in a related area involving financial services industry preferred).
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel, Fixed Income Capital Markets
Department: Legal
Company: Raymond James

Job Summary:

Raymond James is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support for the Fixed Income Capital Markets division (FICM). This role will primarily handle transactional matters for the institutional FICM sales and trading desks, underwriting and investment banking, as well as provide support on litigation or regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years experience in a relevant practice area and be a member in good standing in at least one state bar.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice, counsel, and recommendations regarding FICM matters.
• Partner with business and control functions including legal, compliance, supervision, risk, and audit to manage legal matters and enhance policies, procedures, and controls.
• Draft, review, and advise on a variety of agreements ranging from NDAs to complex securities transaction-related documents.
• Oversee and manage outside counsel for FICM matters.
• Coach and mentor others, including providing guidance to paralegal staff.
• Interpret and apply organizational policies and procedures.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to management and senior management on legal issues.
• Stay current on laws and regulations related to FICM and advise on current or proposed rules and regulations.
• Lead projects to find solutions and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials and a minimum of 8 years experience in a relevant practice area (law firm, regulator or self-regulatory organization, and/or in-house in a related area involving financial services industry preferred).
• Member in good standing in at least one state bar.
• Ability to obtain Florida Authorized House Counsel, if not a member of the Florida bar.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of corporate, securities, and regulatory law affecting financial institutions, including regulations affecting broker-dealers.
• Familiarity with investment concepts, practices, and procedures used in the securities industry.
• Understanding of financial markets and products.
• Ability to draft, review, and negotiate agreements and transaction-related documents.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage a high volume of work in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment and software applications.

Raymond James Guiding Behaviors:

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 with the client in mind, take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter, and contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm.

At Raymond James, we value and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all our associates. When individuals bring their authentic selves to work, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we make all employment decisions based on merit and business needs.

Job Title: Assistant General Counsel, Fixed Income Capital Markets
Department: Legal
Company: Raymond James
Location: St. Petersburg, FL (with potential for travel)
Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift
Salary Range: $170,000-$200,000 (based on education, work experience, and geographic location)

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Medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, sick leave, life insurance

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Juris Doctorate

Interested candidates can apply through the Raymond James website or through a job search engine.

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