Counsel / senior counsel law litigation

Litigation Attorney
Under direction but with a high level of autonomy, uses knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to manage or assist with a variety of litigation matters with a significant focus on securities-related matters in FINRA's arbitration forum and in federal and state courts. Will maintain and manage a caseload and will also work collaboratively on matters with more experienced in-house litigators, and will develop strategy, 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. Petersburg, Florida, and currently requires working in the office on at least 3 days.
Provides legal review and represents the organization on litigation matters.
Is responsible for managing a portfolio of litigation matters, primarily consisting of FINRA customer arbitrations, as well as collaborating on matters with more senior in-house litigators.
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.
Works 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.
Advanced concepts, principles and practices of laws and regulations impacting financial institutions and broker/dealers, including those related to FINRA's arbitration forum and federal and state courts.
Advanced principles of banking, finance, and securities industry operations.
Advanced principles of financial markets and products.
Managing a heavy volume of litigation matters.
Performing legal review.
Providing legal representation.
Reviewing potential legal issues related to litigation matters and providing recommendations for resolution.
Performing legal research.
Independently drafting, reviewing and revising, and presenting (orally and in writing) analysis to internal customers including management and senior management on litigation matters.
Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications.
Maintain currency in legal issues related to litigation matters. Provide legal advice, counsel and recommendations to senior management on litigation matters.
Use critical thinking skills to read, interpret, analyze, and apply applicable laws.
Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels.
Handle stressful situations, a heavy diverse case load, and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner.
Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials and minimum of three (3) year of progressively responsible experience in relevant practice area(s) (law firm and/or in-house in a related area involving financial services industry preferred).
Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.
Juris Doctor (JD): Law

Work Experience:

~ Travel: Less than 25%

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive.