Description:

Position Schedule: Full-Time

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 16-Oct-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.
Associate General Counsel, Branch Legal Support

Role Summary:

We are looking for an experienced attorney to provide legal advice to our network of branch teams and business leaders across the Firm.
The individual selected for this role will enjoy the benefit of working for a well-established 100+ year-old Fortune 500 firm.
The attorney will be responsible for:
Providing legal advice to branch teams and internal business areas on a wide variety of branch and account-related legal issues, including matters involving powers of attorney, court orders, trusts, estates, beneficiaries, account authorization, financial-services regulations, and client-related litigation.
Identifying, mitigating, and managing potential risks to the Firm and its associates.
Offering solutions-based advice by resolving conflicts before they escalate into complaints or litigation.
Working with internal business areas to provide legal advice on processes and procedures to support our financial advisors and clients.
Preparing associates to testify in non-party matters.
Ensuring branch teams and home office associates adhere to regulatory and legal guidelines and policies and procedures of the Firm.
Handling matters independently, while exercising good judgment regarding when to escalate.
Communicating effectively with our financial advisors, client support team members, outside attorneys, internal business partners, and Firm leaders.
Retaining and managing outside counsel as needed

Education and Experience:

Juris Doctorate with exceptional academic credentials
License to practice law in Missouri or an ability to obtain within six months of hire
Minimum of 8 years of progressive responsibility as an attorney in private practice, in the public sector, or in an in-house counsel capacity
Litigation experience preferred
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Sound judgment and an ability to appropriately assess risk
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a deadline-driven environment

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.

Hiring Minimum: $120000

Hiring Maximum: $204300

Required Education and Experience:

Juris Doctorate with exceptional academic credentials.
License to practice law in Missouri or an ability to obtain within six months of hire.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive responsibility as an attorney in private practice, in the public sector, or in an in-house counsel capacity.
Litigation experience preferred.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Sound judgment and an ability to appropriately assess risk.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a deadline-driven environment.