Associate General Counsel, Litigation

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Interactive Brokers Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced litigation attorney to join our General Counsel office in Greenwich, CT, Chicago, IL, or Washington, DC.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in securities and commodities law, with experience in arbitration and court proceedings. They will be responsible for representing the firm in adversarial proceedings, coordinating with outside counsel, and advising employees on pre-litigation matters.

The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of post-J.D. experience as a litigator at a law firm, financial services regulatory agency, exchange, broker-dealer, or FCM. They will be comfortable with technology and have a solid academic background.

Responsibilities
  • Represent the firm in arbitration and court proceedings
  • Coordinate with outside counsel on court actions involving the firm
  • Represent firm employees in third-party proceedings
  • Advising firm employees on pre-litigation matters
  • Drafting agreements, disclosures, account documentation, and website materials
  • Investigate and provide detailed analysis and legal advice concerning anti-fraud efforts and cybersecurity matters
Requirements
  • At least seven years of post-J.D. experience as a litigator at a law firm, financial services regulatory agency, exchange, broker-dealer, or FCM
  • Experience in arbitration and court proceedings
  • Familiarity with securities and commodities law
  • Background in cybersecurity issues is a plus
  • Member in good standing of the bar of any US state or the District of Columbia
  • Solid academic background
  • High degree of comfort and fluency with computers and technology
  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus, and stock grant
  • Retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match
  • Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a company-paid medical healthcare premium
  • Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches, and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
  • Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
  • Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities, and company sports teams
  • Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
  • Modern offices with multi-monitor setups

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