Associate Legal Counsel- Corporate & Commercial

Position Summary

Xpansiv is seeking a junior Associate Legal Counsel with 1-3 years' experience in corporate and commercial law to join its Legal Department in New York. The role reports to the General Counsel in New York and provides legal support to several business lines across the company, including its international and business development operations.

Xpansiv’s Legal Department supports all of the company’s business lines and operates with a team of six lawyers and professionals who manage a broad and diverse range of issues and interact daily with their in-house clients. The team is cohesive and highly collaborative, and provides close guidance and mentorship while valuing initiative and growing independent judgement.

The ideal candidate has foundational corporate and commercial experience, is admitted to practice in New York, can operate independently, and has strong academic credentials.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with and learn from an experienced team, both commercially and professionally, in a dynamic, next-generation global business poised for growth. The role offers an early-career lawyer in private practice the chance to move to an in-house position and to build a broad foundation in corporate and commercial work.

Duties

Assist in drafting, negotiating and advising on customer agreements, license agreements, consulting and vendor contracts, employment agreements, and NDAs for various business lines including market platform trading, portfolio management and data services, transaction and brokerage services, and registry infrastructure.

What can you expect throughout the interview process

• Step 1- Resume shortlisting & Initial screening
• Step 2- 'Get to know you' Interview with the hiring manager
• Step 3- Interview with the team & Key Stakeholder

Base Salary

Compensation for this role will vary among specific regions due to geographic differentials in the labor market, actual pay will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience, knowledge, education and training. However, compensation range for this role is expected to be as follows:

New York- $110,000-$120,000

Note to Recruiters: Xpansiv does not accept unsolicited resumes or referrals from placement agencies, staffing vendors or other external parties seeking recruiting fees without a signed formal agreement.