Commercial & Employment Counsel

IEX Group•New York, NY

84d•$175,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

IEX is looking for a Commercial & Employment 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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