Legal Operations Assistant

Legal Operations Assistant

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

This is a hybrid role (4 days in the office / 1 day remote).

Interactive Brokers is looking to hire a Legal Operations Assistant in our Chicago or Greenwich offices. We seek a bright and organized professional to serve as a Legal Operations Assistant and work on vendor contracts, regulatory, litigation and corporate matters for IBKR. This position requires a highly organized person who can multitask and quickly adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting in-house attorneys in the management of various matters and projects.
• Review, archiving, and organization of contracts, court orders, tax levies and other records.
• 25% time supporting the legal team that manages negative equity accounts and collection litigation
• Support legal operations software and platforms, including contracts database.
• Become proficient with the firm's case management tool, IBKR360, to ensure all activities are effectively documented in compliance with internal standards.
• Assist in developing and implementing policy templates, documentation standards, and knowledge-sharing processes across regional teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college/university (minimum GPA: 3.0)
• Client / customer-facing experience is a plus.
• Paralegal certification or experience is a plus.
• 1-3 years of experience in a legal setting or the financial services industry is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A high degree of comfort and fluency with computers and technology, an understanding of how technology is applied to business or an ability to develop this rapidly
• Experience using the following programs is a plus: SimpleLegal, Ironclad, Atlassian / Jira suite, and Procurement Systems.

To be successful in this position, you will have the following:

• 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
• Ability to work in a small-team environment on a wide variety of projects
• Have a "can do" attitude and willingness to learn.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and enthusiastic.

Company Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus, and stock grant awards
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits. 100% employer-paid medical premiums, with generous employer contributions to dental & vision plans as well.
• Wellness screening and assessments, health coaches, and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees)
• Company-paid basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, and Commuter FSAs)
• Quarterly fitness stipend to offset costs associated with traditional gym and fitness memberships or fees
• Education reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Legal services, telehealth access, and voluntary insurance options
• Backup child and adult care support through Care.com
• Daily lunch allowance and fully stocked kitchen with healthy breakfast and snack options