Deputy General Counsel - Employment

Stifel • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success . Represents the firm, its affiliates and employees in broad range of employment law matters, including but not limited to issues related to: terminations, sexual harassment, discrimination, wage and deferred compensation issues, and compliance with other state and federal laws. Provides training on matters relating to employment issues. Manages employment litigation and arbitrations.

Requirements

• Experience in a corporate legal environment, which includes communicating directly with executive leadership and other business leaders.
• Experience managing support staff, including paralegals and other personnel.
• Advanced knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
• Strong knowledge of the financial service industry.
• Minimum Required: Bachelor's and JD Degree
• Minimum Required: 5+ years employment law experience, including experience working in an in-house environment.
• Minimum Required: Licensed to practice law in Missouri

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in the financial services industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, negotiates and reviews contracts, including but not limited to offer letters, partnership agreements among employees, and other agreements as required.
• Advises executive leadership and other employees concerning business transactions, potential liability, and contractual issues.
• Interprets employment laws and cases.
• Analyzes legal and reputational risks.
• Gathers evidence to formulate defenses to claims.
• Represents the firm and its employees in court, arbitration, or before government and regulatory agencies.

Benefits

• At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees