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Legal Associate
7 days ago
Full time role
Remote · New York, NY, US
Xpansiv®, a trailblazer in the energy and environmental commodities market, operates the integrated, open, and neutral market platform designed to accelerate the global energy transition. Xpansiv provides thousands of market participants and intermediaries with access to the widest possible range of energy transition markets, through its suite of solutions, including the world’s largest environmental commodities trading platform, where billions of assets cross per year. Xpansiv’s end-to-end technology platform services the entire life cycle of environmental commodities, connecting diverse markets and market participants across the world and enabling stakeholders to deliver transparent and trusted environmental claims to address the growing demand for energy transition. Leveraging its extensive industry knowledge and proven technology portfolio, Xpansiv assists companies seeking to identify and mitigate risk, streamline the management of their environmental assets, and comply with regulations, caps and commitments.
Position Summary:
Xpansiv’s Legal Department supports all of the company’s business lines and operations with a team of six attorneys and professionals, all of whom manage a broad and diverse range of issues and interact daily with their in-house clients.The team is cohesive and highly collaborative, though autonomy and independent judgement are highly valued.Xpansiv is seeking a junior to mid-level Corporate Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of experience to join its legal team. The ideal candidate has substantive experience in general corporate and commercial work and is well-suited to provide legal support to several business lines across the company. Exceptional academic credentials and an active law license are mandatory for this role. This position will report to the Assistant General Counsel in NYC.
Duties:
- Draft, negotiate and advise on customer agreements, license agreements, consulting and vendor contracts, and NDAs for various business lines including market platform trading, portfolio management and data services, transaction and brokerage services, and registry infrastructure.
- Advise on market operations including the launch of new market products, interpretation and application of market rules, customer onboarding, KYC and market risk.
- Provide legal support for financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions and partnerships, and legal counsel on a range of general corporate matters including corporate governance, regulatory advice and compliance, data privacy, intellectual property, employment and consulting matters.
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- 2-4 years of relevant experience in corporate law.
- Demonstrated expertise in commercial contracting and general corporate work.
- Outstanding academic credentials from a reputable law school.
- Active law license in good standing.
- Minimum of 2 days a week in the midtown NYC office if live within commuting distance.
- 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.
- Collaborative team player with a client-focused approach.
- Ability and comfort working collaboratively across the international community in multiple time zones.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Combination of law firm and/or in-house experience
- Experience in energy or environmental markets or the financial services industry
- Certifications: Active law license (New York State preferred).
What can you expect throughout the interview process:
Step 1- Shortlisting of resume & Recruiter screening
Step 2- "Get to know you" interview with the hiring manager
Step 3- Meeting with team
Step 4- Interview with the business stakeholders
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 for NY is expected to be as follows:
$150,000 -$165,000
Here at Xpansiv, we cultivate diversity, celebrate individuality, and believe unique perspectives are key to our collective success in building trust and transparency in global efforts toward net-zero future. Xpansiv is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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.
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