Compliance Counsel

Job Overview

Position

Schedule:

Full-Time

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.

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.

• 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.

Depending on experience/qualifications, this role may be filled as a Compliance Counsel I or Compliance Counsel II.

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’ 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.

Hiring Minimum: $144000

Hiring Maximum: $245100

Skills/Requirements

What You’ll Need:

• Juris Doctorate with…