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Legal Officer

Marex Spectron

Legal Officer

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Our global brokerage firm has an opportunity for a full-time, in-house lawyer in the Chicago Loop.  The incumbent will be assisting the division in many legal, regulatory and business areas.  The ideal candidate for this position has a background working in a financial services firm or regulator, is knowledgeable about exchange traded and OTC products, and is comfortable working independently in a fast paced and dynamic workplace.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Drafting and negotiating customer OTC, ISDA, Repo and RIA agreements
    • Legal work arising from implementing new business lines and supporting existing businesses
    • Dealing with important legal matters relating to a range of corporate governance, employment, banking, IP, litigation, regulatory inquiries and other matters
    • Interacting with operations units and providing legally sound, actionable information and advice to senior level executives
    • Reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts with exchanges, clearing houses, banks, suppliers and other third parties
    • Documenting legal operations and regulatory driven policies and procedures
    • Representing the company at exchanges and in court on appropriate level matters
    • Assisting the review of regulatory developments affecting the company
    • Participating in or leading internal inquiries
    • Liaising with external lawyers where required
    • Carry out projects within the Legal and Compliance departments as they arise
    • The Company may require you to carry out other duties from time to time

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS

    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills – oral and written
    • Strong work ethic and keen to work as part of a team
    • 4-6 years legal experience preferred
    • Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state

    OTHER INFORMATION

    • In-house experience at a financial services firm or regulator highly preferred
    • Some travel may be required
    • Company will not provide visa sponsorship for this position