Legal Counsel Litigation

Company Overview

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.

Barrons 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) is a fast-growing global investment firm which provides MiFID investment services across the EEA. We areseekinga motivated talented and dynamic solicitor or barrister to join our team as a Legal Counsel specialising in FSPO complaints pan-Europeanlitigationand contentious matters.

The successful candidate will be part of the European Legal team and will work on litigation and contentious matters for both IBIE and its UK affiliate Interactive Brokers UK (IBUK). While the preferred location for this role is Dublin London is also a potential option.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage IBIE Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (FSPO) complaints andassistwith IBUK Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) complaints.
• Represent IBIE in FSPO mediations and draft detailed submissions for investigations.
• Draft and review pleadings witness statements and court documents for IBIE and IBUK litigation across Ireland UK and the EU.
• Investigate complaints/litigation matters and research legal/regulatory issues through case law and legislation analysis.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop case strategies including identifying cases appropriate for settlement where relevant.
• Assist with regulatory requests/investigations employment issues client insolvencies and cross-border court orders.
• Instruct and manage external counsel across Ireland EU and UK.
• Maintain file records comply with matter management protocols and prepare management reports.

Skill and Qualifications:

• A qualified lawyer (solicitor or barrister) with 3-5years ofexperience in disputes litigation or investigations at a law firm financial institution financial services regulatory agency exchange broker-dealeror technology company.
• Excellent academic background.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and to work independently.
• Ability to outline complex matters in a simple logical and concise manner.
• Strong conceptual organizational and analytical skills.
• Dedicated problem solver with a can-do attitude.
• Practical and flexible approach to work with an interest in learning about and working across a wide variety of subject areas including developing areas of law and technology.

Location:

Ireland is the preferred location for this role: North Dock One 91/92 North Wall Quay Dublin D01 H7V7.

IBIE will consider requests to work at the following location: Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited 20 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 3BY United Kingdom.

Benefits:

• Career support and development from a team of experienced lawyers and other professionals.
• Opportunity to join a fast-growing company in an exciting industry.
• 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 inIreland.