Litigation - Associate General Counsel (Chicago)

This is Hybrid role (4 days in office / 1 day remote)About Interactive Brokers:Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is one of the world's largest and most technologically advanced electronic brokerage firms, serving individual investors, hedge funds, proprietary trading groups, financial advisors, and introducing brokers globally. With a strong foundation built on innovation and automation, IBKR provides clients with access to over 150 markets across 200+ countries and territories. We are a data-driven organization that leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver best-in-class trading solutions, and our teams thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environment where data and analytics are at the core of every decision.About your teamInteractive Brokers is looking for a motivated and talented litigation attorney with trial experience and interest in litigating securities and commodities disputes for broker-dealers. The candidate should be interested in joining the firm’s General Counsel office in Greenwich, CT, Chicago, IL or Washington, DC.Responsibilities:· 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;· Investigating and providing detailed analysis and legal advice related to a range of issues relating to the IBKR trading platform, including trade execution, anti-fraud measures, and cybersecurity matters.Qualifications:· At least 7 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, futures and broker-dealer issues;· Member in good standing of the bar of any U.S. 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;· Facility with AI tools;· Outstanding oral and written communication skills;· Ability to work in a small-team environment, to work independently, and to multi-task with minimal supervision.Company Benefits & PerksCompetitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grantRetirement plan 401(k) with competitive company matchExcellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits. Company paid medical healthcare premium.Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Daily company lunch allowance provided and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snackCorporate events including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teamsEducation reimbursement and learning opportunitiesThe anticipated base salary range for this role is $250,000 to $330,000 per year, based on skills, experience, and location. The offered salary is just part of the total compensation package. In addition to a competitive salary, the company offers both a discretionary cash bonus and a stock award, as well as a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, tuition reimbursement, and more.