NinjaTrader
Sr. Paralegal
Chicago, IL · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$100k-$120kDetected 27 days ago
Project ManagementExcelCorporate LawResearchLeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office
About the role
- For the latest listings and details, please visit: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ninjatrader.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice to have
- 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
Skills
- 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?
- Sounds too good to be true?
- Take it from our employees.
Compensation
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- al employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status
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