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Stifel Financial Corp. · 1 day ago

Deputy General Counsel - Employment

US-MO-Saint Louis

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Stifel Financial Corp. is a global wealth management and investment banking firm committed to innovation and client success. They are seeking a Deputy General Counsel to represent the firm in various employment law matters, provide training, and manage employment litigation and arbitrations.

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Responsibilities

Represents the firm, its affiliates and employees in broad range of employment law matters, including but not limited to issues related to: terminations, sexual harassment, discrimination, wage and deferred compensation issues, and compliance with other state and federal laws

Provides training on matters relating to employment issues

Manages employment litigation and arbitrations

Drafts, negotiates and reviews contracts, including but not limited to offer letters, partnership agreements among employees, and other agreements as required

Advises executive leadership and other employees concerning business transactions, potential liability, and contractual issues

Interprets employment laws and cases

Analyzes legal and reputational risks

Gathers evidence to formulate defenses to claims

Represents the firm and its employees in court, arbitration, or before government and regulatory agencies

Qualification

Employment law expertiseCorporate legal experienceFinancial services knowledgeJD DegreeMissouri law licenseContract negotiationLegal risk analysisStaff managementMicrosoft Office proficiency

Required

Bachelor's and JD Degree

5+ years employment law experience, including experience working in an in-house environment

Licensed to practice law in Missouri

Experience in a corporate legal environment, which includes communicating directly with executive leadership and other business leaders

Experience managing support staff, including paralegals and other personnel

Advanced knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process

Strong knowledge of the financial service industry

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

Preferred

Previous experience in the financial services industry

Benefits

Health, dental and vision care

401k

Wellness initiatives

Life insurance

Paid time off

Company

Stifel Financial Corp.

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Established in 1890, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated is one of the nation’s premier full-service financial services firms, providing brokerage, trading, investment banking, investment advisory, and related services to individual investors, professional money managers, businesses, and municipalities through more than 400 locations across the U.S.

Founded in 1890

St Louis, Missouri, USA

5001-10000 employees