What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Counsel I position at Edward Jones?
This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 02-Feb-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.
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.
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¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
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.
Do you have a background in litigation and providing legal guidance? Do you enjoy solving complex issues alongside industry regulations and firm business practices? If so, this opportunity might be for you!
Edward Jones is seeking a Compliance Counsel to support the growth of its affiliated mutual fund complex.
This position performs critical functions including providing regulatory advice and guidance to Firm management, conducting initial and ongoing diligence on fund service providers, preparing and presenting quarterly reports to the funds' board of trustees, developing and maintaining policies and procedures, facilitating regulatory examinations, evaluating the impact of regulations relevant to the affiliated funds business, and performing compliance testing across the Firm.
What You'll Do:
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.
The Compliance Counsel will be based at our HQ offices in St. Louis or Tempe. This role requires travel through the use of commercial and motor vehicle transportation. A valid driver's license is required. Travel is estimated to be 9 trips per year for 2-3 days each, but may increase or decrease based on business needs.
Edward Jones is seeking a Compliance Counsel to support the growth of its affiliated mutual fund complex.
This position performs critical functions including providing regulatory advice and guidance to Firm management, conducting initial and ongoing diligence on fund service providers, preparing and presenting quarterly reports to the funds' board of trustees, developing and maintaining policies and procedures, facilitating regulatory examinations, evaluating the impact of regulations relevant to the affiliated funds business, and performing compliance testing across the Firm.
What You'll Do:
- Partner with applicable business areas and service providers to provide timely advice and guidance regarding compliance with federal and state securities laws and regulations and internal policies and procedures.
- Conduct periodic oversight reviews of compliance policies and procedures pursuant to Rule 38a-1 of the Investment Company Act and Rule 206(4)-7 of the Investment Advisers Act and provide written documentation of the results.
- Conduct ongoing oversight and diligence of mutual fund service providers.
- Review prospectuses, SAI, periodic reporting, advertising, and other disclosures.
- Develop and update compliance policies and procedures.
- Provide ongoing compliance support to the funds and the adviser.
- Facilitate regulatory examinations of the firm’s Fund and Adviser affiliates.
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.
The Compliance Counsel will be based at our HQ offices in St. Louis or Tempe. This role requires travel through the use of commercial and motor vehicle transportation. A valid driver's license is required. Travel is estimated to be 9 trips per year for 2-3 days each, but may increase or decrease based on business needs.
What You'll Need:
The Compliance Counsel will be based at our HQ offices in St. Louis or Tempe. This role requires travel through the use of commercial and motor vehicle transportation. A valid driver's license is required. Travel is estimated to be 9 trips per year for 2-3 days each, but may increase or decrease based on business needs.
**Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week effective June 1, 2026. Before June 1, 2026, candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.**
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: Current home-based associates: While this role is posted as hybrid, if selected and accepted, you may retain your home-based status. Edward Jones intends in good faith to continue offering the role as home-based, though future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work.
- Juris Doctorate with exceptional academic credentials.
- License to practice law in state of Missouri or an equivalent state.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive responsibility as an attorney in private practice, in the public sector, or in an in-house counsel capacity. A background in litigation and general knowledge of financial services is preferred.
- Ability to interpret and apply regulations relevant to diligence, oversight, and development and review of policies and procedures.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Resolve complex issues through interpretation and application of industry regulations and firm business practices.
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
The Compliance Counsel will be based at our HQ offices in St. Louis or Tempe. This role requires travel through the use of commercial and motor vehicle transportation. A valid driver's license is required. Travel is estimated to be 9 trips per year for 2-3 days each, but may increase or decrease based on business needs.
**Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week effective June 1, 2026. Before June 1, 2026, candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.**
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: Current home-based associates: While this role is posted as hybrid, if selected and accepted, you may retain your home-based status. Edward Jones intends in good faith to continue offering the role as home-based, though future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work.
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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.
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.