Associate General Counsel - Regulatory & Product

Interactive Brokers is looking for a motivated and talented regulatory attorney with experience in commodities issues in the futures commission merchant space, who is interested in joining the firm’s General Counsel office either in Greenwich, CT, New York City, or Washington, DC.  Knowledge and experience regarding the U.S. federal securities laws is a substantial plus factor, as is strong knowledge of electronic trading systems and/or computer systems.

At least 5 years of post-J.D. experience at a law firm (with broker-dealer or FCM advisory experience), financial services regulatory agency, exchange, broker-dealer or FCM.

Experience in handling regulatory and enforcement matters.

Member in good standing of the bar of any U.S. state or the District of Columbia.

Solid academic background.

Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant

Retirement plan 401(k) with competitive company match

Excellent 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 snack

Corporate events including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams

Assisting the firm’s Chief Regulatory & Product Counsel in handling various regulatory matters, including:

Evaluating the legal and regulatory impact of new proposed business lines or offerings.

Advising the firm’s Compliance Department and various business lines on federal commodities and securities law, including federal statutes, SEC and CFTC rules, and SRO rules (e.g., FINRA, NFA, CME, etc.)

Identifying necessary changes to the firm’s systems and procedures to meet new rules/regulations.

Crafting written specifications or instructions for programmers and technology staff to respond to new regulations or to launch new business lines.

Drafting agreements, disclosures, account documentation and website materials.