Associate Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Chicago, United States DV Trading Full time

Customize Consent Preferences Always Active Founded more than 15 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 350 people operating throughout North America and in Europe. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser. Overview: We are seeking to add an associate legal counsel to our growing legal team to support our futures, equities, fixed income, and crypto trading platforms. Job Responsibilities: The successful candidate will support our senior legal counsel and management teams by: Developing a comprehensive understanding of the firm’s global legal agreements, including employment, membership, intellectual property, licensing, financing, acquisition, and other commercial agreements Performing due diligence in connection with new trader engagements and trading group acquisitions and business ventures Strategically negotiating certain of the firm’s commercial agreements in a manner mindful of both business goals and legal implications Assisting in managing and resolving disputes and litigation as needed Exhibiting sound judgment in assessing the quality, accuracy, and relevance of information Deriving reasonable conclusions and rendering reliable advice and work product based on relevant information and applicable law, including FINRA, SEC, CFTC, and exchange rules Employing an entrepreneurial and proactive mindset to identify innovative solutions to novel questions of law or policy and other business challenges Concisely and effectively communicating with firm personnel at all levels, including supervisors, coworkers, traders, and support staff Appropriately organizing work and setting priorities to timely achieve both short and long-term goals Requirements: Possess a J.D. degree from an accredited and well-respected U.S. law school Be admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. state, preferably Illinois or New York Have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience practicing as a licensed attorney Demonstrate a track record of success, including excellent academic credentials, evidence of excellent written communication skills, and illustrative case studies based on personal experience Intuitively exhibit impeccable ethical standards Be flexible and willing to handle a wide variety of matters to support the firm, even if they are outside your usual comfort zone Preferably possess experience supporting firms participating in the financial markets, such as proprietary trading firms, broker-dealers, and commodity futures merchants DV is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Only search firms with valid, written agreements with DV should submit resumes in response to DV’s posted positions. All resumes submitted by search firms to DV via e-mail, the Internet, personal delivery, facsimile, or any other method without a valid written agreement shall be deemed the sole property of DV, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by DV. DV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Apply for this Job *First Name *Last Name *Email *Phone LinkedIn Profile *Do you require visa sponsorship either now or in the future? #J-18808-Ljbffr

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