DV Trading - Associate Legal Counsel
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Requirements
• The successful candidate will: • Possess a J.D. from an accredited and well-respected U.S. law school • Be admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. state, preferably Illinois or New York • Have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience practicing as a licensed attorney • Demonstrate a track record of success, including excellent academic credentials, evidence of excellent written communication skills, and illustrative case studies based on personal experience • Intuitively exhibit impeccable ethical standards • Be flexible and willing to handle a wide variety of legal matters, even if they are outside your usual comfort zone • Preferably possess experience supporting proprietary trading firms, broker-dealers, investment advisers, trading advisors, or prime brokers
Responsibilities
• Mastering the firm’s agreements, including employment, membership, intellectual property, licensing, financing, acquisition, and other commercial agreements • Strategically negotiating third-party agreements in a manner mindful of both legal implications and business goals • Supporting legal, regulatory, and operational aspects of our regulated financial market investment and trading activities • Conducting due diligence on investments, acquisitions, and trader engagements • Assisting with disputes, claims, and litigation when needed • Exhibiting sound judgment in assessing the quality, accuracy, and relevance of information • Deriving reasonable conclusions and rendering reliable advice and work product based on relevant information and applicable law, including SEC, CFTC, FINRA, NFA, and exchange rules • Employing an entrepreneurial and proactive mindset to identify innovative solutions to novel questions of law or policy and other business challenges • Concisely and effectively communicating with firm personnel at all levels, including supervisors, coworkers, traders, and support staff • Appropriately organizing work and setting priorities to timely achieve both short-term and long-term goals
Benefits
• Discretionary bonus eligibility • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • HSA, FSA, and dependent care options • Employer-paid group term life and AD&D insurance • Voluntary LTD, life, and AD&D insurance • Flexible vacation policy • Retirement plan with employer match • Paid parental leave • Wellness programs • Please include with your application a legal writing sample demonstrating your own legal drafting for our review. • In accordance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, the minimum base salary starts at $150,000. This role is also eligible for a discretionary performance bonus.
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