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Raymond James Financial, Inc. Assistant General Counsel, Fixed Income in Saint Petersburg, Florida
Responsibilities:
Serve as legal coverage for the Fixed Income Capital Markets business, with meaningful ownership of legal matters supporting institutional trading and capital markets activity.
Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of agreements, including:
Securities offering and underwriting documentation
Distribution Agreements (e.g., MSDAs, AAUs, placement agreements)
NDAs, engagement letters, and other commercial agreements
Advise on legal and regulatory issues affecting institutional fixed income and derivatives trading, including documentation standards, collateral arrangements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Partner closely with senior sales, trading, and investment banking professionals to deliver practical, timely, and commercially sound legal advice.
Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, and other control functions to address regulatory matters and support effective risk management.
Manage external counsel in connection with transactions, regulatory matters, and specialized projects.
Lead or contribute to initiatives that improve processes, consistency, and risk oversight across the FICM business.
Core Competencies:
Ability to operate independently and exercise sound judgment in complex, fast-paced transactional environments.
Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with attention to detail and commercial outcomes.
Clear, confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with senior business partners.
Practical, solutions-oriented approach to managing legal and regulatory risk.
Collaborative mindset and comfort working across functions.
What This Role Offers:
Ownership of complex fixed income and derivatives matters.
Direct access to senior business leadership and involvement in high-impact transactions.
Qualifications & Experience:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) with strong academic credentials; active bar membership in good standing.
Eight (8+) years of relevant legal experience advising capital markets or institutional trading businesses.
Demonstrated experience with derivatives transactions.
Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to fixed income capital markets and institutional trading.
Experience at a major law firm, financial institution, regulator, or self-regulatory organization; in-house experience strongly preferred.