Associate Legal Counsel

DV Trading•Chicago, IL

2d•$150,000

About The Position

DV Trading is part of a global group of financial services firms utilizing their own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and across asset classes. Founded 20 years ago, and headquartered in Chicago, the DV group has grown to approximately 600 people operating throughout North America, Europe, the UAE, and Asia. DV affiliates include two broker dealers, a futures commission merchant, and a registered investment adviser. We’re looking for an Associate Legal Counsel wired for precision, prioritization, and accuracy, who thrives in an environment where no two days look the same. The position will support our senior legal counsel and management teams across a wide range of matters involving our futures, equities, fixed income, private investment, and crypto trading platforms. If you’re a legal professional who moves fast, thinks clearly, and finishes what you start, we’d like to hear from you.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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