Corporate Counsel

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a highly motivated attorney to join Tradewebs U.S. legal team as Corporate Counsel in New York. As Corporate Counsel, you will play a crucial role in partnering with Tradewebs business functions to support the companys growth while appropriately managing its risk. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented attorney with a desire to handle a wide range of matters, including drafting and negotiating commercial and licensing agreements, managing corporate processes and counseling Tradeweb business and corporate teams on legal matters of all kinds (e.g., commercial, transactional, intellectual property, employment, privacy, cyber and risk).

Job Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts and other legal documents
• Partner with the business teams to understand their strategic and commercial initiatives, and advise and provide legal support to find appropriate solutions
• Collaborate with and support the technology, human resources, marketing, cyber security, risk and finance departments on a range of topics including employee relations, data privacy, intellectual property and financial compliance
• Manage legal queries from colleagues to ensure we are prioritizing the most urgent and critical needs of the company
• Foster positive relationships with external counsel, client legal departments or other similar third parties, to build relationships, find solutions and best represent Tradewebs business interests
• Contribute to legal teams overall efforts to drive the continuous improvement of internal processes and procedures by identifying efficiencies and simplifying workflows and improving on form agreements

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate with license to practice law in a U.S. state (New York or New Jersey preferred)
• 2-4 years of experience in private practice at a large law firm (significant relevant experience as an in-house corporate generalist will also be considered), with a background in corporate/transactional work preferred
• Excellent written and verbal skills, including the ability to strategically draft and negotiate agreements, as well as communicate in a clear, concise and business-friendly manner
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and execution-focused, with the ability to work independently on many different matters simultaneously and prioritize tasks in line with business goals
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling highly sensitive and confidential information
• Creative and flexible thinker with the ability to quickly absorb new concepts and challenge accepted ideas
• Ability and desire to take initiative in a cross-functional role within a broader legal team

Additional Information

Tradeweb is committed to providing valuable and competitive benefits. In addition to working in our culture of innovation and collaboration, we offer:

• Health Insurance: Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision programs
• Hybrid Environment: Our employees have the flexibility of working in the office and from home.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts: You may elect to set aside pre-tax earnings to pay for eligible health care and dependent day care expenses for you and your eligible family members.
• Maven Family Building Benefit: Maven offers support for fertility and preconception; pregnancy and post-partum; adoption; surrogacy and pediatrics for children up to age 10. Tradeweb provide a $10,000 lifetime reimbursement towards fertility, egg freezing, adoption and surrogacy expenses.
• Building Wealth - 401(k) Savings Plan: Employees are immediately eligible for the 401(k) plan. Participants may contribute up to 75% of eligible compensation into a traditional 401(k) and/or Roth 401(k). Tradeweb will match 100% of the first 4% of compensation that you contribute.
• The current pay range for this role if performed in the city of New York is currently $200,000 to $220,000 per year, based on a regular, full-time schedule. The amount of pay offered will be determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, market data, geographic location, and internal guidelines.

Other Benefit Programs

• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Program
• ARAG Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Financial Wellness Tools
• Travel Assistance Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Corporate Gym Subsidies
• Wellness Perks
• Paid Time Off and Parental Leave

Company Description

Tradeweb Markets is a world leader in the evolution of electronic trading. A fintech company serving approximately 2,500 clients including the worlds largest banks, asset managers, hedge funds, insurance companies, wealth managers and retail clients -- in more than 65 countries across the globe. Since our first trade in 1998, we have helped transform and electronify the fixed income markets. Tradeweb is a culture built on innovation, creativity and collaboration. Through a combination of very talented and driven people, innovative products and solutions, cutting-edge technology, market data, and a vast network of clients, we continue to work together to improve the way financial markets trade.

Mission: Move first and never stop. Collaborate with clients to create and build solutions that drive efficiency, connectivity, and transparency in electronic trading.

Tradeweb Markets LLC ("Tradeweb") is proud to be an EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action Employer.
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