Belvedere Trading
General Counsel
Belvedere Trading, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Belvedere Trading is a global 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), equity index, equities, and equities 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.
Within the Business Department, the Compliance and Legal team serves in an advisory capacity to Belvedere's trading, operational, and technical functions by developing and implementing an effective compliance system throughout the organization, including providing legal and regulatory advice and counsel to all facets of the business and the firm’s growth initiatives.
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
Exercise strong judgment to provide legal and regulatory guidance to the firm’s business lines and Management Team.Identify, research, analyze, and work with our teams to address risks related to a range of legal topics such as software licenses, data licenses, IP licensing, leases, services agreements, vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements, insurance contracts, and other commercial agreements as needed.Negotiate, draft, and review trading agreements with independent traders or trading teams.Update and maintain corporate governance documents of U.S. and non-U.S.-based entities including operating agreements, partnership agreements, employment agreements, organizational charts, and corporate registrations.Advise the Business Team on various commercial transactions from initial structuring to term sheets and LOIs, to final documentation.Keep abreast of regulatory developments, including rulemaking by the firm’s regulators and self-regulatory organizations and analyze potential business impact.Continually update legal templates, desktop procedures, and processes to help the business scale with a consistent approach.Work with the Compliance Team to draft and review WSPs prior to implementation.Work hand in hand with Compliance to promote a culture of compliance and accountability.Efficiently engage outside legal counsel to address issues in a cost-effective manner.Undertaking special projects as assigned.Mentor and lead other attorneys.
What you'll need
Juris doctorate required.Deep expertise in broker-dealer and commodities trading laws and regulations and their applicability to large proprietary trading firms.Prior experience managing a small legal team, preferably within a broker-dealer, self-regulatory organization, federal securities, or commodities regulator setting.Ability to effectively translate and communicate legal and regulatory complexities to the Management Team.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.Interest in developing areas of financial regulation, including foreign markets and 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
recruiting@belvederetrading.com .
Work Schedule:
Regular and reliable attendance during standard business hoursAmount of Travel Required:
NoneSponsorship:
Not available for this position
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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.
Within the Business Department, the Compliance and Legal team serves in an advisory capacity to Belvedere's trading, operational, and technical functions by developing and implementing an effective compliance system throughout the organization, including providing legal and regulatory advice and counsel to all facets of the business and the firm’s growth initiatives.
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
Exercise strong judgment to provide legal and regulatory guidance to the firm’s business lines and Management Team.Identify, research, analyze, and work with our teams to address risks related to a range of legal topics such as software licenses, data licenses, IP licensing, leases, services agreements, vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements, insurance contracts, and other commercial agreements as needed.Negotiate, draft, and review trading agreements with independent traders or trading teams.Update and maintain corporate governance documents of U.S. and non-U.S.-based entities including operating agreements, partnership agreements, employment agreements, organizational charts, and corporate registrations.Advise the Business Team on various commercial transactions from initial structuring to term sheets and LOIs, to final documentation.Keep abreast of regulatory developments, including rulemaking by the firm’s regulators and self-regulatory organizations and analyze potential business impact.Continually update legal templates, desktop procedures, and processes to help the business scale with a consistent approach.Work with the Compliance Team to draft and review WSPs prior to implementation.Work hand in hand with Compliance to promote a culture of compliance and accountability.Efficiently engage outside legal counsel to address issues in a cost-effective manner.Undertaking special projects as assigned.Mentor and lead other attorneys.
What you'll need
Juris doctorate required.Deep expertise in broker-dealer and commodities trading laws and regulations and their applicability to large proprietary trading firms.Prior experience managing a small legal team, preferably within a broker-dealer, self-regulatory organization, federal securities, or commodities regulator setting.Ability to effectively translate and communicate legal and regulatory complexities to the Management Team.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.Interest in developing areas of financial regulation, including foreign markets and 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
recruiting@belvederetrading.com .
Work Schedule:
Regular and reliable attendance during standard business hoursAmount of Travel Required:
NoneSponsorship:
Not available for this position
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