Associate Legal Counsel- Corporate & Commercial

Xpansiv • New York, NY

1d • $110,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Xpansiv is seeking an Associate Legal Counsel with 1–3 years of corporate and commercial law experience 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, international operations, the Chief Commercial Officer, and the Chief Strategic Officer. The Legal Department is a collaborative team of six lawyers and professionals that supports the company’s business lines and operations. It offers close guidance and mentorship while encouraging initiative and the development of independent judgment.

The role offers an early-career lawyer the opportunity to move from private practice to an in-house position and build a broad foundation in corporate and commercial work at a global business. The position is based in New York; employees living within commuting distance are expected to work from the New York office at least two days per week.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, gained in a law firm, in-house, or both.
• Working knowledge of commercial contracting and general corporate work.
• Admitted to practice law in New York, or eligible for admission, and in good standing.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Practical and business-oriented approach.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with guidance from senior team members.
• Collaborative team player with a client-focused approach.
• Ability and comfort working collaboratively across an international community in multiple time zones.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school, or an equivalent qualification recognized for admission in New York.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a law firm and/or in-house setting.
• Experience in energy or environmental markets or the financial services industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, negotiating, and advising on customer agreements, license agreements, consulting and vendor contracts, and NDAs for business lines covering market platform trading, portfolio management and data services, transaction and brokerage services, and registry infrastructure.
• Support legal advice on market operations, including new market product launches, interpretation and application of market rules, customer onboarding, KYC, AML/CTF considerations, and market risk.
• Provide legal support for financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and partnerships.
• Assist with general corporate matters, including corporate governance, regulatory advice and compliance, data privacy, intellectual property, employment, and consulting matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree