Associate General Counsel, Interactive Brokers
Litigation
+ Annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
3 days a week in office
Online broker
Open for applications
Online broker
1001+ employees
Open for applications
+ Annual performance-based bonus and 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
- Interactive Brokers is looking for a motivated and talented litigation attorney with experience in securities and commodities issues in the broker-dealer and futures commission merchant space interested in joining the firm’s General Counsel office
- 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
- Would prefer “on-your-feet” experience in court or arbitration proceedings
- Would prefer 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
What the job involves
- 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
- Investigate and provide detailed analysis and legal advice concerning anti-fraud efforts and cybersecurity matters
- Staying abreast of current cyber-related regulatory developments
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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back within 2 weeks
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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