Responsibilities:Provides thought leadership and strategic advice on complex legal issues and implications to corporate functionsProvides clear, concise, actionable, and business-informed legal advice to leadershipDrives the creation of strategies and participates in negotiations to resolve legal and other risks presented by active matters, new technology, and anticipated regulatory changesInterprets rulings, laws, and regulationsDrafts, reviews, and/or negotiates complex legal documents, such as regulatory filings, engagement letters, offering documents, and legal opinionsSupports company responses to government agency examinations and investigations, enforcement actions, private complaints, and litigationDirects the work of outside counsel and other Legal staff, and trains, mentors, or supports the development of peersLead defense efforts on potential, threatened, and pending employment litigation matters, including advising on and leading investigations related to whistleblower allegations, retaliation, fraud, and regulatory or compliance concernsPartner with Human Resources, Compliance, Risk, Audit, and other control functions to provide guidance on complex employment matters and legal risksReport employment-related legal matters, policies, and initiatives to senior management and oversee related litigation activity, including the supervision of outside counselRequired Qualifications:Admitted to state bar in good standingMinimum of 15 years experience at a major law firm or corporate legal departmentMinimum 10 years knowledge of HR and employment law related mattersExtensive experience with whistleblower claims and investigations, including legal and reporting requirementsExperience presenting complex issues in a clear and concise manner and provide succinct results-oriented legal advice for C-Suite ExecutivesAbility to field issues across a diverse set of legal fieldsStrong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced, demanding and collaborative environment with many stakeholdersIndependent, self-starter capable of prioritizing conflicting demands and handling multiple assignments simultaneouslyStrong influencing and leadership skills, including decisiveness on both legal and business issuesDesired Qualifications: 7+ years' experience supporting the financial services industry and/or broker/dealer businesses with respect to employment related legal issuesSkills:AdvisoryCorporate Governance ManagementOral CommunicationsStakeholder ManagementWritten CommunicationsAttention to DetailCollaborationIssue ManagementLegal Drafting and WritingRelationship BuildingExecutive PresenceInterpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and RegulationsPresentation SkillsRegulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementMinimum Education Requirement: Doctorate degree in related fieldShift:1st shift (United States of America)Hours Per Week: 40 Learn more about this role Apply × To proceed with your application, you must be at least 18 years of age. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve New York pay and benefits information New York pay range: $235,000.00 - $278,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.