Assistant General Counsel

OTC Markets Group•New York, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

OTC Markets Group is an established financial technology company redefining the future of public markets. We operate trading platforms for the industry’s top broker-dealers to trade over 12,000 securities, from startups to global Fortune 500 companies. We’re seeking a curious and entrepreneurial lawyer to join our Legal team and help support the Company’s mission both operationally and strategically. This role will report directly to our Deputy General Counsel and serve as a key contributor internally with high visibility across the Company’s business lines as well as with regulators, policy makers, and industry thought leaders. OTC Markets is currently operating in a hybrid work environment (three days in office, two days remotely).

Requirements

J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school, admitted to the New York bar.
3+ years of relevant legal experience, at least two of which in a securities/capital markets or related practice group at a leading law firm (V100 or equivalent).
Strong working knowledge of U.S. securities laws and regulations, including the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, regulations applicable to Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs), and SEC/FINRA rules applicable to broker-dealers.
Ability to quickly understand technology platforms and trading workflows and assess legal and regulatory impact of any changes or disruptions.
Experience advising on capital markets transactions, public securities trading, secondary market activity, broker-dealer or trading platform operations, and regulatory compliance, as well as on general corporate matters, including drafting/negotiating commercial agreements.
Demonstrated interest in securities trading and financial markets, including the ability and initiative to monitor and analyze relevant legal, regulatory, market structure, and policy developments.
Excellent legal judgment, drafting, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business guidance.
Desire to work cross-functionally with legal, compliance, operations, technology, product, and business teams.
Ability to work autonomously and exercise independent judgment with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience (in legal practice or otherwise) with trading operations and technology or other public securities markets infrastructure.
Experience with digital assets, crypto or other blockchain-based products.
Familiarity with global privacy and data protection laws, including U.S. state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA), GDPR, or other international frameworks.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with, and provide legal guidance to, all business lines and departments across the Company, including product development, technology, compliance, finance, HR, and marketing teams.
Advise on and support the operation of our ATSs, including by supporting the Broker-Dealer business in managing ATS-related regulatory obligations, drafting Form ATS amendments and other regulatory filings, and engaging with SEC and FINRA staff as needed.
Communicate with SEC and FINRA staff on regulatory examinations and inquiries.
Work with state and federal regulators and lawmakers to support regulatory and legislative policy initiatives related to market structure, crypto and digital assets, small business capital formation and investor protection, including drafting and/or reviewing comment letters and blog posts on relevant topics.
Support the Trading Services, Market Data, and Corporate Services businesses with legal guidance, policies and compliance decisions; advise on the application of new or anticipated legal requirements and regulatory guidance to the Company's systems, policies and procedures.
Manage general corporate governance matters, including our employee equity compensation program.
Draft, review and negotiate a variety of business line and vendor contracts.
Support the General Counsel/Chief of Staff in the development, implementation and adoption of Company-wide policies ( e.g. Data Privacy, Insider Trading, Equity Compensation).