Associate General Counsel II – Employment Advice and Counseling

Position Type

Home Office

Position Schedule

Full-Time

EEO Statement

Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Posting Location

Arizona, Tempe, Missouri, St. Louis

Company Description

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued.  Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we’re proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging. 

People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career. 

View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.

¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
 

External Flexible Work Option(s)

Hybrid

Awards and Accolades

At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong.  We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.

Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

Country

United States

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Position Requirements

• J.D. and license to practice in Missouri or an ability to obtain within six months of hire (including pursuant to Missouri Rule 8.105 if necessary).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive responsibility as an attorney; experience may include time in-house, but should also include substantial prior law‑firm experience directly managing these types of litigation matters, not solely supervising outside counsel.
• Demonstrated depth of experience advising on complex wage‑and‑hour compliance issues, including multi‑state operations, exempt/non‑exempt classification, compensation program design, and proactive wage and hour audits or compliance reviews.
• Extensive knowledge of class and collective action litigation strategy, procedure, and mitigation.
• Experience with class and collective action litigation strategy development, discovery oversight, motion practice, managing teams, and interaction with opposing counsel.
• Experience with ERISA, wage and hour, and/or discrimination class actions
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, value, and resolve complex litigation matters
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships
• Exceptional organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize, coordinate and satisfy numerous competing demands
• Adaptable and comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity
• A commitment to personal and professional growth
• Work experience related to the securities industry is preferred
• Experience with California law and PAGA claims is strongly preferred

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY:  Current home-based associates: While this role is posted as hybrid, if selected and accepted, you may retain your home-based status. Edward Jones intends in good faith to continue offering the role as home-based, though future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work.