Legal Counsel, Interactive Brokers

• A qualified lawyer (solicitor, barrister, or equivalent), with around three to six years of post-qualification experience. We recognise that experience does not always follow a linear path and candidates who can demonstrate the right level of regulatory knowledge and judgment are encouraged to apply regardless of precise PQE
• Solid working knowledge of the FCA Handbook, UK MiFID II, and Consumer Duty
• Experience advising on retail client matters, including product governance, disclosures, and client communications
• Ability to produce clear, practical advice and well-drafted documents with limited supervision

Desirable

• We are looking for a regulatory lawyer to join our in-house legal team at Interactive Brokers
• You will provide practical, business-focused advice on UK financial regulation, with a strong focus on the Consumer Duty, and product and disclosure requirements
• The role involves working directly with compliance, risk, operations, and trading teams and requires the ability to manage your own workload independently
• Support is available from senior lawyers on complex or novel matters
• The role suits a lawyer who is intellectually curious about regulation, enjoys engaging directly with the business, and is motivated by translating regulatory requirements into practical outcomes
• Advise on the application of the FCA Handbook, UK MiFID II, and Consumer Duty in a live trading and brokerage environment
• Monitor and assess regulatory developments and translate them into timely, actionable advice ahead of implementation deadlines
• Advise on new product launches and changes to existing products, particularly where offered to retail clients
• Draft and review client-facing documentation including terms of business, disclosures, and client communications
• Act as a key point of contact for regulatory queries across compliance, risk, operations, and trading teams
• Deliver training and guidance to business teams on regulatory requirements and developments
• Review work produced by junior team members and support their development
• 9 am – 6 pm, Monday – Friday (Hybrid model)