Associate General Counsel - Dispute Resolution, Recruiting & Special Legal Matters

Job Description

Job Description

D.A. Davidson Companies is an independent, employee-owned company with a rich history spanning 90 years. We are dedicated to conducting our business in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics, and delivering outstanding service to our clients and each other. We support a friendly, open and supportive culture, and encourage candid communication and productive engagement that make our companies and each of us better. Just as we work to improve our clients’ financial well-being, we also work to strengthen local communities—and giving back is one of our core values. You can learn more about our company culture and impact in our latest annual report.

Function: 
Serve as an in-house legal counsel to ensure the Companies’ business affairs are conducted ethically, responsibly and in adherence with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Provide professional legal counsel and representation for complex legal affairs and proceedings for the Firm. The position responds to complex requests for legal advice from Firm personnel and recommends and assists in the development of policies and procedures based on legal opinion. In addition, the position reviews, develops and negotiates complex legal documents. The position is challenged to remain current on industry and broker-dealer and registered investment advisor legal issues in a dynamic, ever changing work environment. The position is also responsible for supervising the Associate General Counsel – Employment and Employee Benefits.

Qualifications:
•    Law degree with a license to practice in one or more states.
•    Ethical, reliable and responsible.
•    Familiar with the operations of a financial services business, including broker/dealer, registered investment adviser and trust company services
•    Current and broad knowledge of corporate law, including securities, investment advisory and department of labor rules and regulations (e.g., SEC, FINRA, MSRB and state regulations).
•    Experience drafting contracts other legal documents.
•    Experience managing litigation, arbitration and regulatory/enforcement matters.
•    High productivity and the ability to produce quality work product.
•    Ability to function in a digital environment.
•    Flexibility and sensitivity to facilitate discussions, convey information and implement change at all levels throughout the Companies.
•    Attention to detail and ability to respond urgent situations in a timely manner.
•    Maintain client confidentiality.
•    Communicate in a clear and service oriented manner. 
•    Ability to proactively work with both external and internal clients. Collaborate with others in a professional manner in order to accomplish work responsibilities and objectives.
•    Ability to maintain regular, predictable attendance.

Duties:
•    Provide legal assistance for issues affecting Davidson Companies and its subsidiaries. Respond to complex requests for legal advice and participate in ongoing projects and day-to-day legal support of the business.
•    Manage litigation, arbitration and regulatory/enforcement matters for the Company, including preparing legal advocacy documents/filings, selecting and managing outside counsel, producing documents, managing involvement of employees and witnesses, advising relevant business heads and negotiating settlements. 
•    Provide legal support for the Company’s response to and defense of regulatory matters and inquiries across all business lines. 
•    Provide legal advice and guidance to Compliance in connection with responding to customer complaints and handling client-related issues that may evolve into complaints.
•    Conduct internal investigations, provide counsel and guidance to company personnel conducting investigations, provide legal advice and recommendations to management.
•    Serve as main legal contact regarding employee recruiting/transition issues.
•    Provide legal advice and counsel to Human Capital, Compliance, Supervision and relevant business partners regarding regulatory/policy-related issues affecting or involving employees.
•    Manage collection efforts, including arbitration proceedings, to ensure repayment of outstanding employee promissory note obligations.
•    Manage employment-related claims, litigation and administrative matters (e.g. OSHA, DOL, EEOC) and related investigations, including preparing legal advocacy documents/filings, selecting and managing outside counsel, producing documents, managing involvement of employees and witnesses, advising relevant business heads and negotiating settlements.
•    Serve as the legal representative to the Fraud Prevention and Financial Safety team.
•    Manage corporate insurance claims and coverage issues.
•    Provide legal support to DA. Davidson Trust Company as necessary and requested.
•    Assist Compliance and Registrations with licensing and customer issues as necessary or requested.
•    Monitor legal developments and recommending changes to company policies and practices, while assisting to create additional policies that may be needed.
•    Assist with special projects and perform other duties as necessary or requested.

What we offer:
Competitive salary plus excellent benefits and perks including, but not limited to:  
•    Medical, Dental and Vision
•    Company 401(k)and ESOP contribution 
•    Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave
•    Paid holidays
•    Professional Development Opportunities
•    Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000 lifetime cap)
•    Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehicles
•    Charitable gift-matching program
•    Davidson Day of Giving – Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work.  

The potential base pay hiring range for this role is $150,000 to $190,000 yearly. The compensation offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis considering a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the skills, relevant work experience, and geographic location of each specific candidate. 

D.A. Davidson has been in business for 90 years! As an employee-owned company, our success is driven by our high standards of business ethics, integrity and the belief that our Associates are our most important assets.  We hope you will consider joining us! 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

At D.A. Davidson, we are committed to fostering a diverse environment that supports the development and inclusivity of all employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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