Legal Counsel, Interactive Brokers
+ Performance-based discretionary cash and stock bonus scheme
More information about location
4 days a week in office (North Wall Quay, Dublin)
Online broker
Open for applications
Online broker
1001+ employees
Open for applications
+ Performance-based discretionary cash and stock bonus scheme
More information about location
4 days a week in office (North Wall Quay, Dublin)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create technology to provide liquidity on better terms.
Role
Who you are
- It is ideally suited to someone with three to five years' post-qualification experience with a background in financial services regulation and who thrives in a collaborative, fast paced can-do environment
- A qualified lawyer (solicitor or barrister) with 3-5 years of experience at a law firm, financial institution, financial services regulatory agency, exchange, broker-dealer or technology company
- Excellent academic background with a strong foundation in legal analysis and reasoning
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to outline complex matters in a simple, logical and concise manner
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team and to build strong working relationships with colleagues across different functions and jurisdictions
- A positive, can-do attitude, willingness to proactively problem solve and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
What the job involves
- Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited (IBIE), one of Ireland’s leading investment firms, is seeking a talented solicitor or barrister to join our team as Legal Counsel
- This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of legal and regulatory matters in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment
- The successful candidate will be part of the IBIE Legal team based in the Dublin office but will interact daily with the wider Interactive Brokers’ (IBKR) Global and European legal and compliance teams
- Providing day-to-day legal advice to internal stakeholders across the business on a broad range of legal and regulatory matters
- Advising on the design and roll-out of new products, services and business offerings, including advising on cross-border business activities, passporting arrangements and applicable conduct of business rules
- Reviewing, drafting and negotiating customer-facing contractual agreements, disclosures, account documentation and website materials
- Reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements with institutional clients and counterparties
- Assisting with regulatory inquiries from the Central Bank of Ireland and other EU regulatory authorities, as well as EU and worldwide exchanges
- Liaising and engaging with external legal advisers
- Candidates are on a probationary period of 6 months from the date of joining
Our take
Interactive Brokers is an automated electronic broker, empowering 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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Insights
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Competitive Pay with discretionary bonus packages which may include company stock grants
- Comprehensive Health Plans that include extensive Vision, Dental and Prescription coverage
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan (generous company match)
- Daily Lunch Allowance
- Wellness Incentives
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Personal Time and Sick Leave
Company HQ
Greenwich, CT
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