Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.
IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.
Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.
Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited (IBIE), one of Ireland’s leading investment firms, is seeking a talented solicitor or barrister to join our team as Legal Counsel.
This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of legal and regulatory matters in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. It is ideally suited to someone with three to five years' post-qualification experience with a background in financial services regulation and who thrives in a collaborative, fast paced can-do environment.
The successful candidate will be part of the IBIE Legal team based in the Dublin office but will interact daily with the wider Interactive Brokers’ (IBKR) Global and European legal and compliance teams.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Providing day-to-day legal advice to internal stakeholders across the business on a broad range of legal and regulatory matters.
- Advising on the design and roll-out of new products, services and business offerings, including advising on cross-border business activities, passporting arrangements and applicable conduct of business rules.
- Reviewing, drafting and negotiating customer-facing contractual agreements, disclosures, account documentation and website materials.
- Reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements with institutional clients and counterparties.
- Assisting with regulatory inquiries from the Central Bank of Ireland and other EU regulatory authorities, as well as EU and worldwide exchanges.
- Liaising and engaging with external legal advisers.
Skill and Qualifications:
- A qualified lawyer (solicitor or barrister) with 3-5 years of experience at a law firm, financial institution, financial services regulatory agency, exchange, broker-dealer or technology company.
- Excellent academic background with a strong foundation in legal analysis and reasoning.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to outline complex matters in a simple, logical and concise manner.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team and to build strong working relationships with colleagues across different functions and jurisdictions.
- A positive, can-do attitude, willingness to proactively problem solve and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Location:
North Dock One, 91/92 North Wall Quay, Dublin D01 H7V7 (4 days in office, 1 day remote per week)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Performance-based discretionary cash and stock bonus scheme.
- Medical Insurance (including dependants).
- Group Life Assurance.
- Group Income Protection.
- Group pension scheme.
- Hybrid working model.
- Daily company subsidised lunch and healthy snack options throughout the day (when working in-office).
- Corporate events.
- Tax Saver Commuter & Cycle to Work scheme.
Other Terms and Conditions:
- Candidates are on a probationary period of 6 months from the date of joining.
- Candidates must have a UK or EU passport or a qualifying work permit/residency to work in Ireland.
Skills Required
- Qualified lawyer (solicitor or barrister)
- 3-5 years of experience at a law firm or financial institution
- Excellent academic background in legal analysis
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Interactive Brokers Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with company-covered premiums available in some plans, plus dental and vision. Wellness incentives and accessible care benefits contribute to the perceived value of the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Total compensation commonly includes discretionary bonuses and stock grants that enhance earnings. These elements are frequently cited as meaningful parts of overall pay.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Annual pay increases are mentioned across multiple roles. This supports a perception of steady early-stage progression.
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What We Do
Rated #1 Best Online Broker in 2022 for 5 consecutive years by Barron's. Interactive Brokers Group (Nasdaq: IBKR) and its predecessor companies have been building trading technology for over 44 years. Interactive Brokers Group’s consolidated equity capital exceeds $10 billion. Throughout its history, the company’s mission has remained unchanged: Create technology to provide liquidity on better terms. Compete on price, speed, size, diversity of global products and advanced trading tools. Interactive Brokers LLC is a member of NYSE, FINRA, SIPC. For more information, visit: ibkr.com
