General Counsel @ Belvedere Trading

General Counsel

Posted on 3/11/2023

INACTIVE

Locations

Chicago, IL, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Communications

Requirements

5+ years of experience within proprietary trading, a hedge fund, an SRO, a Broker-Dealer, a Futures Commission Merchant, or a similar organization
JD required
Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills both oral and written
Excellent analytical, time management, and organization skills
A high degree of flexibility, adaptability, and collaboration
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Understanding of legal and regulatory issues facing broker-dealers, hedge funds, and clearing organizations
Interest in developing areas of financial regulation, including digital assets

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of contracts, including software licenses, data licenses, and other technology agreements, trading agreements, leases, services agreements, vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements, insurance contracts, and other commercial agreements as needed
Assist with maintenance of US and non-US entities, including drafting intercompany agreements, partnership agreements, and subscriptions, and managing corporate governance as needed
Advise business on various commercial transactions from initial structuring to term sheet/LOI, to definitive documentation
Investigating, learning, and applying applicable exchange and regulatory rules to Belvedere's business lines
Identifying legal/compliance issues and operational risks on an ongoing basis
Analyze new statutes and regulations to determine the impact on the business
Undertaking special projects as assigned
Manage Belvedere's Legal team
Engage with and manage external counsel when required

Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm proudly headquartered in downtown Chicago. Our traders work hard to provide liquidity to the market through their market-making activities and are the masters of a diverse set of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETF), and equity index options. From the beginning, we began iteratively investing in our proprietary technology and committing to building our systems from the ground up. Our trading models and software systems are continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the industry.

Our Business department is comprised of several key teams who work to ensure that Belvedere is operating at the highest level. We look for passionate team members that excel and their contribution is critical to our continued success. Our Business Teams build and manage processes that strive to improve all facets of the company. Whether it’s human or financial capital, our goal is to drive productivity while enhancing Team Belvedere’s experience.

Belvedere is seeking a highly qualified attorney to lead its legal team. Candidates will have experience working for a proprietary trading firm, a hedge fund, an SRO, a Broker-Dealer, a Futures Commission Merchant, or a similar organization. Other acceptable experiences include law firm experience with a focus on corporate and/or securities law, and/or regulatory litigation experience.

An active law license is required for this position.

What you’ll do

Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of contracts, including software licenses, data licenses, and other technology agreements, trading agreements, leases, services agreements, vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements, insurance contracts, and other commercial agreements as needed
Assist with maintenance of US and non-US entities, including drafting intercompany agreements, partnership agreements, and subscriptions, and managing corporate governance as needed
Advise business on various commercial transactions from initial structuring to term sheet/LOI, to definitive documentation
Investigating, learning, and applying applicable exchange and regulatory rules to Belvedere’s business lines
Identifying legal/compliance issues and operational risks on an ongoing basis
Analyze new statutes and regulations to determine the impact on the business
Undertaking special projects as assigned
Manage Belvedere’s Legal team
Engage with and manage external counsel when required

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience within proprietary trading, a hedge fund, an SRO, a Broker-Dealer, a Futures Commission Merchant, or a similar organization
JD required
Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills both oral and written
Excellent analytical, time management, and organization skills
A high degree of flexibility, adaptability, and collaboration
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Understanding of legal and regulatory issues facing broker-dealers, hedge funds, and clearing organizations
Interest in developing areas of financial regulation, including digital assets

Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is perfect; all have a lot to offer. We welcome your application.

Core Values

The secret to our award-winning culture is our Core Values: Team Belvedere, Me In Team, Own It, Iterative Innovation, and Passionate Discourse. We live and breathe these values every day.

Our Stance

Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military, and veteran status is prohibited. Belvedere encourages initiatives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. Belvedere is committed to providing a positive environment in which team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy. Our firm believes in a dynamic culture of inclusion and diversity, where people thrive on individual and organizational characteristics, values, experiences, and backgrounds.

Please note that Belvedere Trading does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of Team Belvedere. No phone calls, please.

Any questions regarding the virtual recruiting process, please reach out to [email protected].

Work Schedule: Regular and reliable attendance during standard business hours

Amount of Travel Required: None

Sponsorship: Not available for this position

201-500 employees

Website

Trading firm specializing in equity index & commodity derivatives

Company Overview

Belvedere's mission is to identify and capitalize on trading opportunities in an ever-changing global marketplace.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Life Insurance
Complimentary access to a full gym in the building
Time off
Parental leave
401(k)
Continuing education
Transit benefit program
Relocation reimbursement

Company Core Values

Team Belvedere - Compete and succeed at the highest level, make those around you better, be the best teammate
Me In Team - Share individually in the success of the company, expect merit-based responsibilities, balance high expectations with a fun work environment
Own It - Act like an owner, drive initiatives to make Belvedere unparalleled, contribute outside of your role
Iterative Innovation - Evolve to survive and thrive, deliver value consistently, dream big and be willing to fail
Passionate Discourse - Debate for a collective purpose and the best solutions, speak directly and openly with compassion, tell us what pisses you off (you'll feel better)