Associate General Counsel II - Investment Advisory

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 30-Jun-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

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Are you an experienced investment advisory attorney who enjoys navigating complex regulatory matters while helping drive business strategy? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can influence key business decisions and mitigate risk through practical legal solutions? Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact at a Fortune 500 firm serving millions of clients and their families? If so, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.

Our Legal Division is expanding to support the evolving needs of our clients, advisors, and business partners. The Legal Division serves as a strategic partner across the Firm, providing legal guidance that enables innovation while protecting the organization and its clients.

As an Associate General Counsel II - Investment Advisory Attorney, you will provide legal advice and counsel related to the Firm's investment advisory platform and programs. This role requires a strategic thinker who can look beyond the immediate legal question to understand broader business objectives and help deliver practical, risk-conscious solutions. You will work closely with leaders throughout the organization and serve as a trusted advisor on important investment advisory initiatives.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive, collaborative culture where your expertise and insights will directly influence the Firm's success and help shape services delivered to millions of investors.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a strategic legal advisor on the design, development, implementation, and enhancement of investment advisory programs and services.
• Interpret and apply the requirements of Form ADV Parts I, II, and III, including annual updates and ongoing amendments as required.
• Provide legal leadership and guidance on a broad range of investment advisory and regulatory matters affecting the Firm and its affiliates.
• Identify, assess, and develop solutions to eliminate, manage, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
• Analyze complex legal issues and recommend enhancements to organizational policies, procedures, and practices.
• Partner with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and drive successful outcomes.
• Exercise sound judgment, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills while balancing legal, regulatory, and business considerations.
• Communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to legal and non-legal audiences, including executive and senior leadership teams.
• Collaborate with outside counsel to evaluate and resolve sophisticated legal and regulatory issues.
• Support the successful execution of investment advisory initiatives through proactive legal guidance and practical problem-solving.

Where You'll Make an Immediate Impact

From day one, you'll play a critical role in:

• Supporting the ongoing administration and enhancement of the Firm's investment advisory platform.
• Ensuring the accuracy and regulatory compliance of the Firm's Form ADV disclosures and related documentation.
• Advising business leaders on new and evolving advisory products, services, and strategic initiatives.
• Enhancing risk management practices and regulatory controls across investment advisory programs.
• Helping the organization navigate complex legal and regulatory requirements while enabling business growth and innovation.
• Building strong partnerships across the Legal Division and business units to advance key enterprise priorities.
• Juris Doctorate and licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri or other state.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive professional responsibility and experience in relevant practice areas.
• Experience working in private practice representing broker-dealers and registered investment advisors, or as in-house counsel for a registered investment advisor.
• Exceptional legal knowledge, judgment, work ethic, and integrity, with a demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Familiarity with investment advisory programs, applicable federal laws and regulations that govern such programs, contractual agreements, and disclosures provided to retail clients.

What Sets You Apart

• Experience working with SEC and FINRA regulations and examinations.
• Experience supporting or advising on alternative investments.
• Strong technological aptitude and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical, business-focused solutions.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to effectively partner with stakeholders across the organization.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to influence outcomes and drive meaningful results.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal matters while balancing competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex legal concepts to both legal and non-legal audiences, including senior leadership.

Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week.

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Edward 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.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Edward Jones is prohibited from hiring individuals with certain specified criminal history as set forth in Section 3(a)(39) and 15(b)(4) and Rule 17a-3(a)(12) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and conducts background reviews consistent with FINRA Rule 3110(e). A copy of a notice regarding the provisions of the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance is available at: dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FCOE-Official-Notice-Eng-Final-8.30.2024.pdf.