Legal Counsel

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What you'll do: Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, NinjaTrader's Legal Counsel will play a key role in navigating the complex legal landscapes of finance and technology within a rapidly growing firm. With 5+ years as a practicing attorney, ideally within a corporate or startup environment, you will ensure our business complies with regulations and strategically manages legal risks. A successful candidate will safeguard the firm's reputation by ensuring that the company adheres to legal guidelines and provides legal advice to management on a wide variety of issues. This role requires broad legal expertise, including corporate law, litigation, labor, and more. In this role, you will: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including trading agreements, partnership agreements, and technology service agreements with a focus on minimizing risks and maximizing legal rights. Provide guidance on corporate governance, risk management, and strategic business initiatives. Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the firm's business practices are fully compliant with all laws and regulations. Oversee any litigation or legal disputes involving the company, working closely with external counsel as necessary. Oversee the protection of the company's intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Ensure compliance with global data protection regulations and advise on best practices for data security. Stay updated with changes in laws and regulations affecting the futures and derivatives markets. Collaborate with other departments to ensure that the company's practices align with legal and regulatory standards. Provide guidance related to mergers and acquisitions. Resolve employee or third-party disputes in a legal capacity. Identify and coordinate with external counsel where expertise is needed. What you'll need: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Minimum of 5 years practicing law within a corporate or startup environment, ideally in the fintech sector or a related field like banking or technology. Illinois Bar membership or membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar, with the ability to become licensed in Illinois within six months of hire. Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing high-performing teams. Strong understanding of the regulatory landscape for financial services and digital products. Excellent negotiation and drafting skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Compensation: The salary range for this role will be $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 USD.
In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of up to 12%.
Bonus pay at NinjaTrader is based on individual performance (50%) as well as company/team performance (50%).

Our Core Benefits Include: Hybrid Schedule with Extra Remote Flexibility (Totalling over 55% remote time). Generous PTO. 7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually. 1 Service Day Annually. 401k with 3.5% Company Match. Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader. Flexible Spending Accounts for Transit and Parking. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.
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