Assoc General Counsel II - Employment Policy and Compliance

This position will report to the Talent Team Leader.  Edward Jones is seeking an Employment Policy and Compliance Counsel to support employment law compliance for U.S. operations. This position is focused on providing legal advice and guidance in the design of policies, processes, procedures, systems, and controls to ensure employment law compliance at the federal, state and local level in all 50 states.  The successful candidate will be a member of an existing team of employment attorneys and will have primary responsibility for employment-related policies and designing scalable processes, systems, and controls across multiple stakeholders to comply with federal, state, and local employment regulations in all 50 states.  The successful candidate also will have a strong background in wage an hour compliance. At times, the role may be asked to assist other members of the Employment Team as needed with employment generalist roles and responsibilities (e.g., internal investigations, advice and guidance to HR business partners, etc.).  The successful candidate is highly motivated and proactive, drives for solutions that balance legal and business concerns, enjoys working hard and being challenged, and communicates and collaborates effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.  Note that this position has no responsibility for managing employment pre-suit disputes or employment litigation.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Support HR and other business areas in complying with requirements of employment laws and regulatory agencies.  Ensure requirements are met through HR systems, policies, processes and practices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and strategic advisor at all levels of the organization in employment-related obligations and HR compliance best practices, providing counsel and guidance.
• In partnership with HR and other business areas, draft and oversee HR policies and standard operating procedures.  Assist with the maintenance of policies and proactively revise and update to ensure legal compliance.
• Develop standard procedures to identify required policy updates, acquire appropriate signoff from senior leaders, document revisions, advise stakeholders of changes, and communicate updates to associates.
• Proactively track changes in regulations and determine impact on the organization.  Coordinate with functional areas to timely identify and implement appropriate policies and practices.
• In partnership with other stakeholders, develop scalable strategy to deliver HR compliance-related training to communicate legal and policy requirements to managerial and non-managerial associate populations and HR business partners.
• Conduct regular assessments of HR practices to identify and evaluate risk.  Recommend and implement compliant solutions.
• Collaborate with HR and other business stakeholders to establish and maintain an employment law compliance governance framework.
• Participate in special projects and other assignments as needed.

Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Company Description
Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued.  Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we’re proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging. 

People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career. 

View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.

¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
 

Awards and Accolades
At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong.  We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.

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• J.D. and license to practice in Missouri or an ability to obtain within six months of hire (including pursuant to Missouri Rule 8.105 if necessary).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience focused on employment law policy and policy compliance.
• Exceptional legal knowledge, judgment, work ethic and integrity.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant legal area and regulatory environment.
• Strong background in wage and hour policy and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex matters.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Exceptional organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize, coordinate and satisfy numerous competing demands.
• Adaptable and comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity.
• A commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Work experience related to the securities industry is preferred.

Salary Information
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.