NinjaTrader

Sr. Paralegal

Chicago, IL · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$120kDetected 27 days ago

Project ManagementExcelCorporate LawResearchLeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

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We provide cutting-edge products and services that enhance the trading journey.
Whether a seasoned pro or just starting out, NinjaTrader equips traders with award-winning software and brokerage services to navigate the world's leading financial markets with confidence.

Paralegal will take ownership of critical legal processes, manage complex legal projects, partner closely with internal stakeholders and outside counsel, and help drive operational excellence across the legal department.
Lead and manage all phases of litigation support, including coordinating document preservation, collection, review, production, and discovery responses
Manage subpoena responses, regulatory inquiries, and third-party information requests, partnering with business stakeholders and outside counsel as needed
Own the legal hold program, including implementation, tracking, monitoring compliance, and maintaining document preservation protocols
Maintain and oversee corporate records, minute books, governance documentation, and entity management activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Manage legal department calendaring, including litigation deadlines, regulatory filings, corporate obligations, and key compliance milestones
Coordinate and oversee outside counsel engagement and billing processes, including invoice review, budget tracking, accrual support, and legal spend management
Partner directly with internal business teams, compliance, finance, operations, and executive leadership on legal and regulatory matters
Support compliance initiatives, policy development, regulatory examinations, audits, and internal governance programs
Paralegal to support its in-house legal team across a diverse and growing FinTech business.

7+ years of paralegal experience, preferably supporting in-house legal departments, financial services organizations, or FinTech companies
Strong knowledge of legal documentation, corporate records management, and legal operations best practices
Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential matters
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and legal document management systems
Experience working with regulated entities, including broker-dealers, futures commission merchants (FCMs), or other financial institutions

Experience with legal billing, matter management, and contract lifecycle management systems
Exposure to corporate governance frameworks and entity management
Familiarity with futures industry regulations, including CFTC and NFA requirements
Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred

https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ninjatrader.
Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader!
Our growth story is nothing short of exhilarating.
Since 2003, NinjaTrader has been dedicated to understanding and supporting traders on their journey toward trading triumph.
So, why work at NinjaTrader?
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The salary range for this role will be $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 USD.
In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 8%.
Bonus pay at NinjaTrader is based on individual performance (50%) as well as company/team performance (50%).
Salary and bonus earnings are only two components of the total compensation package offered by NinjaTrader.
NinjaTrader offers a 401K plan through ADP under which the company will match up to 3.5% of employee contributions.
Annual paid time off allowance accrues at a rate of 18 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays.

This listing is sourced directly from NinjaTrader's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.