The vacancy is well-structured with clear responsibilities and compensation, but lacks detail on technology stack.
Job description
## About IEX
IEX (IEX Group, Inc.) is an exchange operator and technology company dedicated to innovating for performance in capital markets. Founded in 2012, IEX launched a new kind of securities exchange in 2016 that combines a transparent business model and unique architecture designed to protect investors. Today, IEX applies its proprietary technology and experience to drive performance across asset classes, serve investors, and advocate for transparent and competitive markets.
## The Legal Team
Join a team that touches all parts of IEX's innovative and growing business!
Responsibilities
### Commercial Contracts
- Act as the primary legal point of contact for commercial contracting across the business
- Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including customer agreements, vendor agreements and non-disclosure agreements
- Develop and improve contract templates, playbooks and processes to drive efficiency and consistency
- Partner closely with business stakeholders to structure agreements and provide practical, risk-based advice
- Manage contract lifecycle processes and support scaling of contracting function
### Employment and HR Support
- Advise on a broad range of employment matters, including hiring, terminations, performance management, and employee relations
- Draft and update employment agreements, offer letters, separation agreements and related documentation
- Support development and maintenance of employment policies and employee handbooks
- Partner with HR on compliance with applicable labor and employment laws
- Assist with internal personnel matters as needed
### AI & Technology Implementation
- Advise on legal and regulatory issues related to the implementation and use of AI and emerging technologies
- Support the ongoing development of internal AI governance frameworks, policies, and controls
- Stay current on evolving legal and regulatory developments impacting AI, fintech, and data usage
### General Legal Support
- Act as a key resource and primary point of contact for IEX business teams in need of legal assistance
- Provide legal guidance on day-to-day business operations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Compliance, Finance and Technology
- Support internal policy development and implementation
- Support special projects and strategic initiatives as needed
Requirements
### Your background:
- 4+ years of experience as a practicing attorney in large law firm and/or in-house legal department
- Strong experience in commercial contracts and employment law matters
- Proven ability to successfully manage multiple complex projects with competing deadlines
- Business-minded, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented
- Law degree (JD) from accredited law school
- NY Bar membership required
Conditions
### Why you should apply:
- Comprehensive [Benefits](https://iex.io/careers/)
- Unlimited PTO
- 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision
- New hire stock equity (RSUs)
- 401K employer match
- OneMedical membership
- 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Flexible workplace
- Employer charity match
- Learning stipend
- Commuter benefits
- Jump Start onboarding program
- Internal mentor program cross-departmentally
- Friendly and inclusive workplace culture
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting annual base pay is between $175,000 and $190,000 for this NY-based position. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The annual base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for bonus and equity.
About IEX
IEX Group, Inc. is an exchange operator and technology company dedicated to innovating for performance in capital markets. It operates a high-performance U.S. stock exchange launched in 2016 with a transparent business model and unique architecture to protect investors, and offers proprietary technology including the IEX Cloud financial data platform across asset classes.