Associate General Counsel

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Associate General Counsel

Location: Chicago IL or New York NY (Hybrid)

Overview

A growing financial technology firm operating within regulated markets is seeking an Associate General Counsel to support legal and regulatory operations. This role will partner closely with the General Counsel and senior leadership to provide legal guidance across regulatory compliance corporate governance and strategic business initiatives.

The position requires deep knowledge of financial regulatory frameworks and the ability to translate complex legal requirements into actionable guidance for business and technology teams.

Responsibilities Regulatory & Compliance

Manage regulatory communications and filings with U.S. financial regulatory agencies.
Ensure organizational compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks governing exchange and clearing operations.
Oversee rule submissions and regulatory change management processes.
Analyze regulatory developments and provide impact assessments and implementation guidance.

Corporate Governance & Legal Advisory

Support corporate governance activities including board and committee documentation resolutions and policy maintenance.
Provide legal guidance on product development technology initiatives vendor agreements and strategic transactions.
Manage litigation exposure and coordinate with external counsel where necessary.
Partner with compliance leadership to strengthen regulatory compliance programs.

Qualifications

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in good standing (Illinois or New York preferred)

Experience

5 years of legal experience ideally including a mix of law firm in-house or regulatory agency experience
Strong familiarity with derivatives exchange or clearing regulatory environments
Experience drafting regulatory filings and managing rule submissions

Skills

Strong knowledge of U.S. financial regulatory frameworks
Experience negotiating commercial and technology-related agreements
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to manage multiple complex priorities independently

Associate General Counsel Location: Chicago IL or New York NY (Hybrid) Overview A growing financial technology firm operating within regulated markets is seeking an Associate General Counsel to support legal and regulatory operations. This role will partner closely with the General Counsel and senio...

Associate General Counsel

Location: Chicago IL or New York NY (Hybrid)

Overview

The position requires deep knowledge of financial regulatory frameworks and the ability to translate complex legal requirements into actionable guidance for business and technology teams.

Responsibilities Regulatory & Compliance

Manage regulatory communications and filings with U.S. financial regulatory agencies.
Ensure organizational compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks governing exchange and clearing operations.
Oversee rule submissions and regulatory change management processes.
Analyze regulatory developments and provide impact assessments and implementation guidance.

Corporate Governance & Legal Advisory

Support corporate governance activities including board and committee documentation resolutions and policy maintenance.
Provide legal guidance on product development technology initiatives vendor agreements and strategic transactions.
Manage litigation exposure and coordinate with external counsel where necessary.
Partner with compliance leadership to strengthen regulatory compliance programs.

Qualifications

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in good standing (Illinois or New York preferred)

Experience

5 years of legal experience ideally including a mix of law firm in-house or regulatory agency experience
Strong familiarity with derivatives exchange or clearing regulatory environments
Experience drafting regulatory filings and managing rule submissions

Skills