Interactive Brokers

Litigation - Associate General Counsel

Interactive Brokers$250K — $330K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of post-J.D. litigation experience in relevant legal environments
  • Preferred hands-on experience in court or arbitration
  • Familiarity with securities, futures, and broker-dealer regulations
  • Active member of the bar in a U.S. state or D.C.
  • Strong academic credentials
  • Proficiency with technology and its application in legal contexts
  • Familiarity with AI tools and strong communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a small team, with independence and minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Represent the firm in arbitration and adversarial proceedings, directly and with outside counsel
  • Coordinate with outside counsel for court actions involving the firm
  • Advocate for firm employees in third-party litigation
  • Provide pre-litigation advice to firm employees
  • Draft legal documents, disclosures, and website content
  • Investigate legal issues related to IBKR trading, including cybersecurity and anti-fraud measures.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and stock grants
  • 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including paid medical premiums
  • EAP services including wellness screenings, health coaching, and counseling
  • Daily lunch allowance and a stocked kitchen with healthy options
  • Corporate events such as team outings and volunteer activities
  • Education reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities.
Full Job Description
This is Hybrid role (4 days in office / 1 day remote)

About your team

Interactive Brokers is looking for a motivated and talented litigation attorney with trial experience and interest in litigating securities and commodities disputes for broker-dealers. The candidate should be interested in joining the firm's General Counsel office in Greenwich, CT, Chicago, IL or Washington, DC.

Responsibilities:
• 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 related to a range of issues relating to the IBKR trading platform, including trade execution, anti-fraud measures, and cybersecurity matters.

Qualifications:
• At least 7 years of post-J.D. experience as a litigator at a law firm, financial services regulatory agency, exchange, broker-dealer or FCM;
• Would prefer "on-your-feet" experience in court or arbitration proceedings;
• Would prefer familiarity with securities, futures and broker-dealer issues;
• Member in good standing of the bar of any U.S. 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;
• Facility with AI tools;
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work in a small-team environment, to work independently, and to multi-task with minimal supervision.

Company Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
  • Retirement plan 401(k) with competitive company match
  • Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits. Company paid medical healthcare premium.
  • Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 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

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $250,000 to $330,000 per year, based on skills, experience, and location. The offered salary is just part of the total compensation package. In addition to a competitive salary, the company offers both a discretionary cash bonus and a stock award, as well as a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, tuition reimbursement, and more.

About Interactive Brokers

Interactive Brokers is a leading online brokerage firm. They offer a wide range of services to clients, including trading in stocks, options, futures, currencies, and bonds. Interactive Brokers is known for their low fees and advanced trading platform. They have a team of experienced professionals who are committed to providing the best service to their clients. Interactive Brokers is a publicly traded company and is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Learn more about Interactive Brokers
Size
2,683 employees
Market Cap
$30 billion
Industry
Net Income
$195 million
5 Year Trend
+14.8%
Revenue
$2.4 billion
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