Counsel, Employment Law Group

Job Description Summary

Under administrative direction, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to provide legal advice and counsel on matters that involve labor and employment law related issues in the Employment Law Group to support partners across the organization (the “assigned functional area(s)”). The focus includes conducting employment law related investigations, preparing the investigation summary and working to implement any related outcomes. Participates in and may lead large or multiple projects with significant scope and impact. Works independently on difficult assignments that are broad in nature requiring originality and ingenuity with appreciable latitude for unreviewed actions or decisions. Provides comprehensive solutions to complex problems. Results are evaluated at agreed upon milestones for effectives in achieving specified results. Extensive contact with internal customers, management and regulatory agencies is required to identify, research, analyze and resolve moderately complex legal issues.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides legal review and represents the organization in employment law-related matters.

• Conducts employment law-related investigations.

• Reviews legal issues and to ensure the organization’s interests are protected.

• Coordinates with outside counsel in activities associated with functional area(s) as required.

• Drafts documents and performs legal research associated with assigned functional area(s).

• Prepares and delivers written and oral presentations to internal customers.

• 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:

• Principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations.

Skill in:

• Performing legal review.

• Providing legal representation.

• Reviewing for potential employment law issues

• Performing legal research.

• Preparing and delivering written and oral presentations.

• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications.

Ability to:

• Maintain currency in legal issues related to assigned functional area(s). Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.

• Progressively learn about assigned functional area(s) and other business areas.

• Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas and problems are addressed.

• Gather information, identify linkages and trends and apply findings to assignments.

• 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.

Education/Previous Experience:

• Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials and a minimum of three (3) year 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.

• Licenses/Certifications

• Member in good standing in at least one state bar; and

• Ability to obtain Florida Authorized House Counsel, if not a member of the Florida bar.

Travel Required:

• Occasionally

Education

Juris Doctor (JD): Law

Work Experience

General Experience - 3 to 6 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 sameWork with and through others to achieve desired outcomes

 Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mindTake 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.