Associate General Counsel, Litigation

2 weeks ago

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

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

Our company provides global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and talented litigation attorney with experience in securities and commodities issues in the broker-dealer and futures commission merchant space to join our General Counsel office in Greenwich, CT, Chicago, IL or Washington, DC.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Representing the firm in arbitration and other adversarial proceedings (both directly and in conjunction with outside counsel)
  • Coordinating with outside counsel on court actions involving the firm
  • Representing firm employees in third-party proceedings
  • Advising firm employees on pre-litigation matters
  • Drafting agreements, disclosures, account documentation and website materials
  • Investigating and providing detailed analysis and legal advice concerning anti-fraud efforts and cybersecurity matters
  • Staying abreast of current cyber-related regulatory developments

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
  • Experience in court or arbitration proceedings
  • Familiarity with securities and broker-dealer issues
  • 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 and understanding of how technology is applied to business and regulatory problems
  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills

We offer a competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant, retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match, excellent health and wellness benefits, 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, and modern offices with multi-monitor setups.

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