Commercial Counsel

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  What you’ll do: 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 ...