Senior Counsel, Litigation

Raymond James • St. Petersburg, FL

112d

About The Position

Under general direction with a high level of autonomy, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to manage a variety of litigation matters with a focus on securities matters in FINRA’s arbitration forum and in federal and state courts. Will maintain and manage a caseload and prepare answers to statements of claim or complaints, engage in discovery and motion practice, engage in settlement negotiations and mediations and conduct arbitration final hearings. In addition to the foregoing, will manage outside counsel in significant litigation matters and will provide litigation-related legal advice across the Raymond James entities. Will also have extensive contact with internal clients, senior management and outside counsel.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials and minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in relevant practice area(s) (law firm and/or in-house in a related area involving financial services industry preferred).
• Admitted to the Florida Bar.

Nice To Haves

• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal review and represents the organization on litigation matters.
• Is responsible for managing a portfolio of litigation matters, including FINRA customer arbitrations.
• Coordinates with outside counsel in activities as required.
• Drafts documents and performs legal research associated with litigation matters.
• Maintains currency in legal issues in litigation.
• Provides advice, counsel, and recommendations to senior management on litigation matters.
• Work with outside counsel in connection with litigation matters and specific legal and regulatory issues.
• Prepares and delivers written and oral presentations to management and senior management on litigation matters.
• Leads the work of others and may train, coach and mentor others.
• Fosters teamwork to deliver exceptional service and maintain effective working relationships with internal clients, stakeholders and team members.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees