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.
