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Job Summary:

Under general direction with a high level of autonomy, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience, to manage legal matters involving Global Equities and Investment Banking (the “assigned functional area(s)”). May lead major projects, programs or processes with significant business impact involving cross-functional teams. Influences strategic direction, develops tactical plans and completes complex assignments with substantial latitude for unreviewed actions or decisions. Provides comprehensive solutions to complex problems or needs and operates with a high level of autonomy. End results are evaluated for achieving goals and objectives. Extensive contact with internal customers, senior management and outside counsel is required to identify, research, analyze and resolves complex legal issues with significant impact.

Responsibilities:

• Working collaboratively with in-house and outside counsel, advises rapidly growing Investment Banking operations.

• Manages relationships with investment bankers, private equity firms, clients and potential clients, and outside counsel, as well as senior leadership, legal, compliance, financial, risk and human resources staff.

• Assists in maintaining and negotiating engagement letters for mergers and acquisitions, private placements, primary private equity fund placements and general partner (GP)-led and limited partner (LP)-led secondaries, and other advisory assignments.

• Prepares and negotiates confidentiality agreements for potential engagements with clients, vendors and consultants.

• Provides support with respect to employment contracts and labor and employment.

• Participates in various committees pertaining to our Investment Banking operations.

• Reviews and drafts other corporate agreements such as consulting agreements, inter-company agreements and fee sharing agreements.

• Supports acquisitions and other corporate development initiatives.

Knowledge of

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

• Advanced investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry.

• Advanced principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations.

• Advanced financial markets and products.

Skill in

• Managing a heavy volume in a rapidly evolving regulatory and business environment.

• Balancing conflicting resource and priority demands.

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

• Preparing and delivering written and oral presentations.

• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications.

Ability to

• Coach and mentor others.

• Interpret, apply and recommend changes to organizational policies and procedures.

• Provide legal advice, counsel and recommendations to senior management on significant issues.

• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.

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

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

• Read, interpret, analyze and apply complex legal information.

• 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.

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

• Handle stressful situations and maintain a collegial and respectful environment.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization, including negotiating resources.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD): Law

Work Experience

General Experience - 6 to 10 years

Certifications

State Bar (Any State) - American Bar Association

Salary Range

$100,000.00-$170,000.00

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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