Hybrid Assistant General Counsel / Associate General Counsel

at Nodal Exchange

• Job title: Assistant General Counsel / Associate General Counsel
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $170,000 - $275,000 per year
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Tysons Corner, United States

About the role

• Legal advisor for Nodal Exchange providing regulatory compliance and contract negotiation. Requires several years of legal experience, preferably in finance or derivatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and regulatory advice and counsel for Nodal’s exchange and clearing house pursuant to the Commodity Exchange Act and the CFTC Regulations.
• Work with other attorneys in General Counsel’s office and engage with business to address any regulatory or commercial business needs in a legally compliant manner.
• Stay on top of changing regulations and relevant industry trends.
• Assist or lead the preparation, review, editing, or negotiating of business contracts.
• Structure and draft agreements, amendments, addenda, and other documents to comply with new and existing regulatory responsibilities.
• Draft, review, and maintain all company policies and procedures as needed.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the legal needs, policies, and procedures of the business.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to the Virginia Bar in good standing or otherwise admitted in another state with ability to become authorized to practice law as in-house counsel in Virginia.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple matters at once and complete them in an organized and timely manner.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to address complex legal problems and business needs without compromising work quality.
• Attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Diligent team player with a good sense of humor.
• A minimum of 6 to 10 years relevant experience as a practicing attorney as either an associate or counsel at a law firm, or with a government agency, or in-house legal department in a financial related business.
• Ability to work with little supervision and cooperatively in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of one or more specialty areas including contracts, licensing, intellectual property, technology, employment, privacy, and security.
• Working knowledge of applicable legal/regulatory requirements related to the financial industry (i.e. CFTC, SEC, FDIC, FED, OCC, or CFPB) is a plus.

Benefits

• Nodal offers its employees a wide range of benefits designed to support health, well-being, and work-life balance.
• Nodal Exchange is an E-verify participant.