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Job Summary:

Under administrative direction, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to provide legal advice and counsel involving an assigned Business Unit. Participates in and may lead large or multiple projects with significant scope and impact. Works independently on difficult

assignments that are broad in nature requiring originality and ingenuity with appreciable latitude for unreviewed actions or decisions. Provides comprehensive solutions to complex problems. Results are evaluated at agreed upon milestones for effectives in achieving specified results. Extensive contact with

internal customers, management and regulatory agencies is required to identify, research, analyze and resolve moderately complex legal issues.

Responsibilities:

• Provides legal review and represents the organization in assigned functional area(s).

• Reviews legal issues to ensure the organization’s interests are protected.

• Coordinates with outside counsel in activities associated with functional area(s) as required.

• Drafts documents and performs legal research associated with assigned functional area(s).

• Prepares and delivers written and oral presentations to assigned functional area(s) and other business areas as needed.

• Maintains currency in legal issues in an assigned functional area(s).

• Work with outside counsel in connection with assigned functional area(s) business and specific legal and regulatory issues.

• Participate in projects to find solutions, implement processes, and comply with regulatory requirements applicable to the assigned functional area(s) and the organization.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of

• Concepts, principles and practices of laws and regulations related to assigned functional areas.

• Principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations.

• Financial markets and products.

Skill in

• Performing legal review.

• Providing legal representation.

• Reviewing potential legal issues related to assigned functional area(s) and providing recommendations for resolution.

• Performing legal research.

• independently drafting, reviewing and revising, and presenting (orally and in writing) analysis of legal documents to internal customers including management and senior management.

• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications.

Ability to

• Maintain currency in legal issues related to assigned functional area(s). Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.

• Progressively learn about assigned functional area(s) and other business areas.

• Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas and problems are addressed.

• Gather information, identify linkages and trends and apply findings to assignments.

• Use critical thinking skills to read, interpret, analyze, and apply applicable laws.

• Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate.

• Prioritize and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamically changing environment.

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels.

• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

• Handle stressful situations, a heavy diverse case load, and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.

Preferred:

Experience in reviewing and drafting corporate organizational, governance, and debt documents preferred.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD): Law

Work Experience

General Experience - 3 to 6 years

Certifications

State Bar (Any State) - American Bar Association

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.

We expect our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same

• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes

• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind

• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter

• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

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