ThinkMarkets is seeking a talented, detail-oriented, and hard-working Corporate Counsel with a strong academic background to join our growing legal team.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of complex legal practice experience in an in-house financial services environment or a law firm with meaningful exposure to at least one of the following areas:  (1) due diligence connected to significant corporate transactions, (2) complex civil litigation, including discovery, or (3) interaction with regulatory agencies governing financial services, securities, and/or commodities.

Based in our Chicago headquarters, the Corporate Counsel will support and work closely with the General Counsel and other legal and compliance team members. This individual will assist in a diverse variety of complex legal tasks in a fast-paced environment to prepare and assist our global company with the exponential growth we are experiencing.  This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing company and be a foundational member of our legal team.

Responsibilities:

• Working with the General Counsel and other legal and compliance team members on some or all of the following legal areas:
  • Corporate transactions, including due diligence
  • Complex civil litigation, including discovery
  • Regulatory matters, particularly regarding financial services, securities, and commodities—including interactions with regulatory agencies and licensing
  • Trademark and other intellectual property matters
  • Commercial/contract counseling, drafting, and negotiations 

• Performing legal research, reviewing/analyzing documents and other information, and preparing and presenting work product
• Conducting internal factual investigations as needed
• Providing legal advice to—and partnering with—cross-functional departments to help guide and ensure compliance with rules and regulations
• Monitoring and providing guidance on prospective regulations, legislation, and other legal developments relevant to our global business

Requirements:

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois (and/or another U.S. State)
• 2-3 years of complex legal practice experience in one or more of the areas discussed above
• Heighten attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and strong ability to prioritize multiple legal tasks, report on progress, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity

Please attach a cover letter in order to be considered for this role.