Associate General Counsel, Interactive Brokers
eDiscovery
+ Annual Performance-Based Bonus + Stock Grant
3+ days a week in office
Online broker
Be an early applicant
Online broker
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
+ Annual Performance-Based Bonus + Stock Grant
3+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create technology to provide liquidity on better terms.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background in litigation and investigations, experience in managing eDiscovery vendors and outside counsel, and a demonstrated ability to partner with cross-functional teams to drive compliance and operational excellence
- Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision
- Superb analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
What the job involves
- Seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel – eDiscovery to lead and manage the firm’s eDiscovery program
- Coordinate all aspects of eDiscovery work across in-house legal team for litigations and investigations, including legal holds, document preservation, early case assessment, and document review
- Manage Outside Counsel and eDiscovery vendors to ensure consistency, quality, and cost-effectiveness across the firm’s case portfolio
- Internalize appropriate eDiscovery tasks and optimize workflows by ensuring responsibilities are effectively distributed among internal teams, law firms, and vendors
- Coordinate with internal counsel to manage data collections, apply search protocols, and oversee document review processes for internal investigations
- Develop and oversee eDiscovery budgets, implementing cost-control measures and optimizing resource allocation to ensure efficient spending and substantial cost savings in litigation and investigation processes
- Stay up to date on advancements in eDiscovery technology, including AI-driven tools such as Technology-Assisted Review (TAR) and GenAI for document review
- Recommend and implement new technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the eDiscovery process
- Collaborate with internal teams, including programmers, to develop and implement cost-effective, technology-driven eDiscovery solutions
- Act as a liaison with Compliance, IT, Records & Information Management, and Information Security, to advise on initiatives with eDiscovery implications, such as AI governance, Mobile Device policies, cloud-based platforms, and defensible disposition strategies
- Partner with international legal teams to ensure adherence to global eDiscovery obligations, including GDPR compliance and other privacy regulations
- Work closely with cybersecurity and Information Security teams to manage incident response eDiscovery investigations
- Develop and implement legal records frameworks for risk management, records assessment, and defensible disposition in collaboration with procurement and compliance teams
- Lead initiatives to procure, implement, and maintain enterprise archiving solutions for e-communications, audio recordings, and other data sources
- Monitor industry trends, legal developments, and regulatory changes to assess their impact on the firm’s eDiscovery program
- Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, building partnerships across departments to advance eDiscovery and data governance goals
- Educate internal teams on eDiscovery best practices, legal obligations, and information governance requirements
Our take
Interactive Brokers is an automated electronic broker, empowers users to analyse global stock markets, manage portfolios, and explore diverse investment assets. With a history spanning over 45 years, the company has thrived by adapting to evolving digital trading trends. Its comprehensive suite of services includes analytical tools, asset marketplaces, and seamless third-party integration, enhancing portfolio management capabilities.
Boasting over $11.6 billion in equity capital, Interactive Brokers remains at the forefront of industry innovation. The company has embraced the rising popularity of cryptocurrency, offering customers access to crypto trading through a partnership with Paxos Trust Company. This proactive approach reaffirms Interactive Brokers' position as a forward-thinking player in the ever-changing trading landscape.
Recently, Interactive Brokers expanded its trading hours for U.S. Treasury bonds to 22 hours a day, allowing global clients to trade during their local hours and quickly respond to market news. This extension reflects the company's commitment to flexibility and comprehensive service, meeting the diverse needs of clients in over 200 countries and territories.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match
- Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits and 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
Company HQ
Greenwich, CT
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Leadership
Thomas Peterffy
(Chairman)Former computer programmer and architectural draftsman. They played a role in developing the first electronic trading platform for securities at the American Stock Exchange.
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