Opportunity OverviewAGC III - Disclosure and SecuritiesThe AGC III, Disclosure and Securities will lead a variety of complex legal matters involving securities law, SEC reporting and disclosure, corporate governance, partnership structures, and strategic firm initiatives. This individual will partner closely with attorneys, senior business leaders, and stakeholders across the firm to provide practical, business-focused legal advice in a dynamic regulatory environment.
This attorney will serve as a trusted advisor and key source of influence, leveraging securities law and disclosure expertise to manage legal and regulatory risk, support executive decision-making, and lead significant legal workstreams from issue identification through implementation. Success in this role requires strong technical expertise, sound judgment, stakeholder influence, and the ability to independently manage complex matters and competing priorities.
QualificationsThe Associate General Counsel III - Disclosure and Securities should possess:
- Deep knowledge of federal and state securities laws, SEC reporting requirements, disclosure practices, and governance matters applicable to SEC filers.
- Experience with corporate governance, subsidiary governance, entity management, partnership governance, partnership agreements, and registered and exempt securities offerings.
- Familiarity with regulatory issues affecting the financial services industry, including SEC, FINRA, and state securities regulators.
- Demonstrated ability to independently analyze legal risks, develop recommendations, and provide practical legal advice that balances business objectives and risk management.
- Strong executive presence, communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience leading complex legal projects and coordinating work across multiple functions, stakeholders, and deadlines.
- Strong judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, including the ability to adapt advice as facts, risks, and circumstances evolve.
- Experience working with sophisticated outside counsel while maintaining ownership of legal analysis and recommendations.
- Ability to manage a large and diverse workload in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high standard of quality, organization, and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently while effectively collaborating across the firm.
ResponsibilitiesThe attorney will:
- Lead legal support for the firm's SEC reporting and disclosure processes, including review and advice regarding Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 17-H, Form 3, Form 13-H, and other required filings and disclosures.
- Advise on securities law developments, disclosure obligations, governance matters, and emerging regulatory requirements.
- Partner closely with Reputation Management and communications teams to support internal and external communications related to financial information, partnership offerings, and other strategic initiatives.
- Provide legal support for Disclosure Committee and other governance forums, executive leadership, and key stakeholders on disclosure and governance matters.
- Advise on the firm's ownership structure, partnership governance, registered and exempt partnership interest offerings, and related communications and disclosures.
- Partner with Finance, External Reporting, Reputation Management, Risk, Compliance, Digital, and business teams to identify issues, assess risk, and develop practical solutions.
- Lead complex projects involving securities law, governance, ownership structures, and regulatory matters, including coordination with outside counsel, auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
- Develop and communicate clear legal positions and recommendations that balance legal, regulatory, operational, and business considerations.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships and serve as a trusted advisor who delivers practical, timely, and business-focused counsel.
Position Requirements- JD required
- Preferred years of experience: 10 plus
- Minimum of 6 years of progressive responsibility as a securities and/or corporate governance lawyer in private practice, the public sector, or in an in-house counsel capacity.
- Experience within the financial services industry is preferred, but not required depending upon other relevant corporate law accomplishments
Salary InformationEdward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.
