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Senior Legal Counsel

Summit Securities Group
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

Empowering Global Markets : Summit Securities provides liquidity and transparency to electronic financial markets across the globe. Our skilled team of cross-functional experts engage in quantitative and algorithmic trading to generate exceptional results in highly competitive and rapidly changing global financial markets.

As Senior Legal Counsel , you will be a strategic advisor, leveraging your deep expertise in financial services law to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, structure sophisticated trading agreements, and mitigate risk across our operations. You will play a critical role in shaping legal strategy, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations, and enabling business growth through proactive legal guidance. Your ability to work cross-functionally and provide high-level counsel will make you an indispensable leader within the organization.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Strategic Legal Advisory : Act as a senior legal advisor to executive leadership, providing strategic guidance on regulatory compliance, trading operations, and corporate governance matters.
  • Contract Negotiation & Structuring : Lead the drafting, negotiation, and execution of high-value trading, brokerage, and commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory frameworks.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management : Provide sophisticated regulatory analysis and risk assessments, staying ahead of developments from the SEC, FINRA, CFTC, and other relevant bodies to ensure full compliance.
  • Dispute Resolution & Enforcement : Advise on regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and litigation matters, working closely with external counsel when necessary.
  • Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with key stakeholders across business development, trading, compliance, HR, and operations to facilitate seamless legal and regulatory integration into business strategy.

You Bring :

  • Legal Credentials : Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier law school and admission to the bar in New York or relevant jurisdiction.
  • Extensive Financial Services Experience : 7 years of legal experience with a strong background in trading, broker-dealer regulations, and financial services law, ideally within a leading law firm or financial institution.
  • Commercial & Transactional Acumen : Proven ability to structure and negotiate complex trading and financial agreements, with a keen understanding of legal and market risks.
  • Executive-Level Communication : Strong ability to distill complex legal concepts into actionable business advice for senior leadership and stakeholders.
  • Problem-Solving Mindset : A proactive and solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
  • This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned financial legal professional looking to take on a leadership role in a fast-moving, innovative financial firm.

    We Offer : At our firm, our people come first. We are committed to building a culture of collaboration, where we support each other through challenges and celebrate our collective successes. We believe that the strength of a modern workplace lies in its diverse workforce—diverse in ideas, cultures, and experiences. We actively foster this environment and take pride in being an equal opportunity employer.

    In compliance with New York City’s Pay Transparency Law, the anticipated base salary for this role ranges from $180,000 to $250,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. Please note, this range excludes other components of total compensation, such as bonuses.We offer competitive compensation packages, company equity, 401k matching, gender-neutral parental leave, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. While we value flexibility, we believe that in-person collaboration is key to solving complex challenges, which is why we require employees to be in the office 4 days per week. In-office perks include lunch stipends, fully stocked kitchens, happy hours, and a great location with amazing colleagues.

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    Salary : $180,000 - $250,000

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