AVP, Associate General Counsel

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Job Overview:

The Litigation and Arbitration team is actively seeking a driven, detail-oriented, strategic attorney who is a team player, and is passionate about defending cases in arbitration and litigation. The ideal candidate will be able to thoughtfully consider legal issues and use good judgment to achieve practical results, while ensuring that time-critical deadlines are consistently met.

Responsibilities:

• Defend litigation and arbitration matters brought against the firm and its Financial Professionals. Evaluate legal and regulatory risk and exposure, control own calendar, draft pleadings, argue motions, manage discovery, and handle settlement negotiations and/or the trial or arbitration hearing. Work and communicate in a timely, effective manner with our in-house team of attorneys, paralegals and assistants, as well as outside counsel.

• Interpret and apply legal and regulatory guidance to defense of cases. Requires superior judgment and aptitude for reading and interpreting relevant legal precedents, statutes and industry regulations. Familiarity with brokerage or financial industry regulation and compliance is a strong plus.

• Report and log all relevant case-related data into the company’s case tracking system on a timely, accurate and consistent basis. Be able to promptly summarize and report on matters for management review and consideration.

• Adapt quickly to dynamic environments and independently manage multiple litigation and arbitration caseload assignments and deadlines, plus other assignments, cases and projects within the team.

• Advise our internal business partners about risk areas and provide legal guidance regarding firm policies and procedures.

• Handle internal and external client and outside counsel contacts in a timely, professional, courteous, and confidential manner.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Licensed member in good standing of the state bar in which your LPL office is located (either California, Massachusetts, South Carolina or Texas) or a willingness and ability to become promptly licensed in such jurisdiction

• At least 2+ years of arbitration/litigation experience, preferably serving the financial services industry in the broker-dealer and investment advisory field.

• Clear, effective and efficient communication abilities, including video presentations, and excellent writing skills, with a demonstrated ability to work well with other people.

• Strong strategic, tactical, organizational and dispute resolution negotiation skills with a proven ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• Ability to travel and work on legal proceedings as needed, sometimes on short notice.

• Proficient computer knowledge in Microsoft Office suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other litigation-related systems.

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Pay Range:

$128,925-$214,875/year

 

Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

 

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financia