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This role will focus on complex legal and regulatory matters and day-to-day functions in the financial services industry in partnership with a collaborative legal team.\nEssential Duties & Responsibilities:\nProvide legal counsel and support to all divisions of the firm.\nRespond to internal and field inquiries.\nDraft, review, and negotiate agreements and firm documents.\nAnalyze and manage various legal matters including those involving clients, regulators, and third parties.\nProvide legal advice and guidance on third party legal actions, responses to subpoenas, and court orders.\nConduct legal research and analysis.\nAnalyze, respond and report on regulatory inquiries and internal investigations, prepare filings, and support internal investigations.\nPartner with and manage outside counsel on various legal matters.\nQualifications:\nStrong research and analytic skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.\nExcellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.\nStrong ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize.\nAble to work independently, proactively and creatively on complex assignments without direct supervision.\nAbility to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization and the flexibility to adapt to and lead through change.\nEducation and/or Work Experience:\nMinimum Education Required: Juris Doctor degree.\nMinimum Work Experience Required: 3 years of experience as an attorney in law firms, governmental agencies, and/or in-house legal departments.\nLicenses/Registration:\nMinimum Required: Member in good standing of the Missouri Bar\nObtaining securities industry registration, preferred: FINRA SIE, FINRA Series 7 and FINRA Series 24\nWork Environment:\nThis position requires the ability to work in a stationary position for several hours at a time and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally. 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