Optiver · 11 hours ago
Senior Legal Counsel
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$265K/yr - $315K/yr
5+ years expOptiver is a leading market making institution focused on improving the market by providing liquidity and accurate pricing. The Senior Legal Counsel will provide strategic legal guidance, counsel on regulatory matters, and support business initiatives while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Financial ServicesFinTechMarket Research
Responsibilities
Counsel and provide practical solutions to address business and legal risks in areas related to regulatory matters (particularly regarding the operation of SEC and FINRA registered broker dealers), corporate matters, and commercial transactions
Partner with business teams to provide strategic legal advice for new business opportunities
Develop and support internal controls
Negotiate, prepare, and review both trading and commercial agreements and advise business teams on the same
Partner with business teams to create internal policies
Maintain and update relevant corporate and LLC records, as needed or directed. Provide advice regarding corporate governance issues
Stay abreast of evolving regulatory and legal landscape in the US and abroad and counsel the business with respect to relevant changes
Interface with outside counsel and other third parties
Provide ethical leadership and sound judgment
Qualification
Required
A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and admittance in good standing in Illinois or New York
5+ years of relevant experience is required, with at least 3+ at a law firm or private practice
A client-first and outcome/solutions focused philosophy for providing legal services
Experience representing clients in the financial services industry (including the review and negotiation of trading related agreements) and familiarity with market structure
Experience with the Securities Exchange Act ('34 Act) and related SEC, FINRA and exchange rules, and/or the Commodity Exchange Act and related CFTC, NFA and exchange rules
Strong research and writing skills, and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a non-legal audience including business stakeholders
Strong project management skills and ability to independently drive business initiatives forward
Detail orientation and ability to juggle competing priorities
The desire to learn new practice areas quickly, and confidently advise the business
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Adobe, LexisNexis (and similar legal research products) required
Preferred
Experience in the proprietary trading industry and/or execution services business is a plus
Experience working on M&A/venture capital deals and/or secured financing are a plus
Proficiency with Confluence/JIRA is a plus
Benefits
Highly competitive compensation package including performance-based bonus structure
401(k) match up to 50%
Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more
Company
Optiver
Optiver is an international trading firm, headquartered in Amsterdam.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rutger Brinkhuis
CEO Optiver US
Charlie Whitmer
Chief People Officer
Recent News
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