Job Description Position Title: Senior Counsel (Litigation Attorney) What we need:
Cetera Financial Group is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to work out of our corporate office in Los Angeles, CA. This is a unique opportunity to support Cetera's dynamic network of broker-dealers, registered investment advisers and affiliated companies in lawsuits and arbitration proceedings throughout the country.
What you will do: Manage outside attorneys representing Cetera companies in litigations, arbitrations, and mediations Work with insurance carriers and brokers to secure insurance coverage where applicable Handle a caseload of arbitrations in house Liaise with financial advisors, senior management of Cetera's affiliates, and various business units throughout the organization to formulate litigation plans, develop facts, and successfully manage and resolve disputes impacting the company and its advisors Work with Cetera's business, compliance and regulatory response teams to address and mitigate risks arising out of litigations and complaints Provide guidance to the company to relating to litigation risk Cover a wide variety of subject matters, including broker-dealer and investment adviser law, insurance, cybersecurity, employment, business torts, contracts, promissory notes, corporate governance, privacy and other matters What you need to have: J.D. degree and admission to the California state bar 7+ years of relevant litigation experience Demonstrated ability to independently handle all aspects of litigation (e.g., screening, discovery, motions, trial assistance, etc.) Industry specific experience (Broker-Dealer/RIA) with FINRA arbitrations and/or regulatory enforcement Conducted or second chaired trials or hearings Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment Ability to communicate succinctly and effectively with senior leadership Our top performers share the following traits: Highly motivated Excellent writing skills Attention to detail Ability to multi-task Ability to think strategically Compensation Range:
The base annual salary range for this role is $180,000 to $240,000, plus a competitive performance-based bonus. Base annual salary depends on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. Base annual salary may also differ significantly due to geography and cost of labor considerations.
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About Us What we give you in return:
Not many teams can say that they support people's dreams coming to life... We happen to do that every day. And as important as we know your career is, we recognize that there's a whole lot more to life. To ensure that our Employees can make the most of their time outside of working hours, we offer a competitive salary and for full-time roles, a benefits package including: Inclusive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship. Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are. 20+ days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, 1 paid wellness day and 1 days of paid volunteer time off (VTO) to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities. 401(k) Savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years. Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and foster. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more. Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more. About Cetera Financial Group:
Cetera Financial Group® ("Cetera") is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions. Cetera is an independent financial advisor network and a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions.
Through its multiple distinct firms, Cetera offers independent and institutions-based advisors the benefits of a large, established broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, while serving advisors and institutions in a way that is customized to their needs and aspirations. Advisor support resources offered through Cetera include award-winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, practice management support and innovative technology.
"Cetera Financial Group" refers to the network of retail independent broker-dealers encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors, Cetera Advisor Networks, Cetera Financial Institutions, Cetera Financial Specialists, and First Allied Securities.
Cetera Financial Group is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business. Accordingly, all employment decisions at the Cetera Financial Group, including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, and placement, will be made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, religion, religious dress and/or grooming, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, U.S. military status, political affiliation, or any other class protected by state and/or federal law.
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