EquiLend · 17 hours ago
Corporate Counsel
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
3+ years expEquiLend is a leading global financial technology company transforming the securities finance industry. As a Corporate Counsel, you will support the legal team by managing a wide range of commercial and corporate legal matters, ensuring compliance and providing practical legal solutions to various internal stakeholders.
BankingFinancial ServicesTrading PlatformVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Serve as legal counsel for a wide range of commercial and corporate legal matters with an emphasis on sales contract review and support
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including complex financial and SaaS/data technology-related agreements
Support emerging technologies and associated legal considerations, including Gen AI and data innovations
Advise on global data privacy compliance, employment law matters, and corporate governance initiatives
Help implement legal operations improvements and knowledge management practices
Act as a global partner within a global Legal and Compliance team to the wider global Sales, Product, Finance and other internal groups, aligning with colleagues in UK/EU and Asia to deliver consistent, high-quality legal support
Qualification
Required
3+ years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department, ideally with experience in SaaS/data/technology, fintech, or financial services
Qualified attorney with active license to practice law in New York or eligible for in-house counsel registration
Demonstrates strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, with a clear ability to translate business needs into practical legal solutions
Shows good knowledge of intellectual property, data privacy, employment law, and corporate governance
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to partner effectively with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
Comfortable working autonomously but collaboratively, making decisions in a fast-paced, global environment
Displays sound judgment, integrity, and a proactive approach to problem solving
Benefits
Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely for up to 100 days each year.
Generous Vacation Days: Vacation days increase as you progress in your career with EquiLend.
Discretionary Annual Cash Bonus: A discretionary annual cash bonus to reward your performance and contributions to the company’s success.
Health and Dental Insurance: Comprehensive health and dental insurance coverage is available from your first day.
401(k) Employer Matching Contribution Plan: Our 401(k) plan includes employer matching contribution available from day one.
Company
EquiLend
EquiLend is a global financial technology firm that provides trading and post-trade services for the securities finance industry.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
BNY
2025-03-13Corporate Round
2024-01-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Rich Grossi
Chief Executive Officer
Paul Nigrelli
Managing Director, CFO
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