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Associate General Counsel II - Investment Advisory @ Edward Jones

United StatesOnsiteFull-time
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Are you an experienced investment advisory attorney who enjoys navigating complex regulatory matters while helping drive business strategy? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can influence key business decisions and mitigate risk through practical legal solutions? Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact at a Fortune 500 firm serving millions of clients and their families? If so, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity. Our Legal Division is expanding to support the evolving needs of our clients, advisors, and business partners. The Legal Division serves as a strategic partner across the Firm, providing legal guidance that enables innovation while protecting the organization and its clients. As an Associate General Counsel II – Investment Advisory Attorney, you will provide legal advice and counsel related to the Firm's investment advisory platform and programs. This role requires a strategic thinker who can look beyond the immediate legal question to understand broader business objectives and help deliver practical, risk-conscious solutions. You will work closely with leaders throughout the organization and serve as a trusted advisor on important investment advisory initiatives. This is an opportunity to join a supportive, collaborative culture where your expertise and insights will directly influence the Firm's success and help shape services delivered to millions of investors. What You'll Do Serve as a strategic legal advisor on the design, development, implementation, and enhancement of investment advisory programs and services. Interpret and apply the requirements of Form ADV Parts I, II, and III, including annual updates and ongoing amendments as required. Provide legal leadership and guidance on a broad range of investment advisory and regulatory matters affecting the Firm and its affiliates. Identify, assess, and develop solutions to eliminate, manage, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks. Analyze complex legal issues and recommend enhancements to organizational policies, procedures, and practices. Partner with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and drive successful outcomes. Exercise sound judgment, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills while balancing legal, regulatory, and business considerations. Communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to legal and non-legal audiences, including executive and senior leadership teams. Collaborate with outside counsel to evaluate and resolve sophisticated legal and regulatory issues. Support the successful execution of investment advisory initiatives through proactive legal guidance and practical problem-solving. Where You'll Make an Immediate Impact From day one, you'll play a critical role in: Supporting the ongoing administration and enhancement of the Firm's investment advisory platform. Ensuring the accuracy and regulatory compliance of the Firm's Form ADV disclosures and related documentation. Advising business leaders on new and evolving advisory products, services, and strategic initiatives. Enhancing risk management practices and regulatory controls across investment advisory programs. Helping the organization navigate complex legal and regulatory requirements while enabling business growth and innovation. Building strong partnerships across the Legal Division and business units to advance key enterprise priorities. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; }

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