Commercial Counsel

About this role

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!

Commercial Counsel

IEX is looking for a Commercial Counsel to join our legal team. In this role, you will be reporting directly to our Associate General Counsel and will act as a key resource and primary point of contact for our business teams, with a primary focus on commercial contracting and employment-related matters. You should have experience negotiating and drafting commercial agreements, handling employment matters, providing business focused advice directly to business teams, and exercising strong judgment with a high level of integrity. You will play a central role in supporting day-to-day operations.

This job is a hybrid role located in the New York office.

About You:

• Excellent agreement drafting and negotiating skills

• Practical, business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial objectives

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Ability to think strategically as well as execute tactically - not afraid to get into the weeds

• Firm dedication to the core values of IEX - belief in fairness and transparency in the financial markets