Legal Counsel - Financial Regulation/Trading

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Interactive Brokers

London, United Kingdom

Hybrid

Posted April 7, 2026

Job Description

Company Overview

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

About the Role

We are looking for a regulatory lawyer to join our in-house legal team at Interactive Brokers. You will provide practical, business-focused advice on UK financial regulation, with a strong focus on the Consumer Duty, and product and disclosure requirements. The role involves working directly with compliance, risk, operations, and trading teams and requires the ability to manage your own workload independently. Support is available from senior lawyers on complex or novel matters.

The role suits a lawyer who is intellectually curious about regulation, enjoys engaging directly with the business, and is motivated by translating regulatory requirements into practical outcomes.

What You Will Do

Advise on the application of the FCA Handbook, UK MiFID II, and Consumer Duty in a live trading and brokerage environment
Monitor and assess regulatory developments and translate them into timely, actionable advice ahead of implementation deadlines
Advise on new product launches and changes to existing products, particularly where offered to retail clients
Draft and review client-facing documentation including terms of business, disclosures, and client communications
Act as a key point of contact for regulatory queries across compliance, risk, operations, and trading teams
Deliver training and guidance to business teams on regulatory requirements and developments
Review work produced by junior team members and support their development

What We Are Looking For

Required

A qualified lawyer (solicitor, barrister, or equivalent), with around three to six years of post-qualification experience. We recognise that experience does not always follow a linear path and candidates who can demonstrate the right level of regulatory knowledge and judgment are encouraged to apply regardless of precise PQE.
Solid working knowledge of the FCA Handbook, UK MiFID II, and Consumer Duty
Experience advising on retail client matters, including product governance, disclosures, and client communications
Ability to produce clear, practical advice and well-drafted documents with limited supervision

Preferred

Experience in a trading platform, brokerage, or comparable financial services environment
A combination of private practice and in-house experience
Exposure to horizon scanning, regulatory change management, or front-office advisory work
Experience supervising or reviewing the work of junior lawyers

Location and hours:

20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 8AF

9 am – 6 pm, Monday – Friday (Hybrid model)

Benefits: