Legal & Compliance Externship
At R3, our goal is to facilitate a world where value can circulate freely and transactions are conducted securely. We strive to empower an open, trustworthy, and sustainable digital economy. As a rapidly growing organization with the spirit of a startup, we foster an environment that values creativity and dynamism, ensuring each day brings new experiences.
Internship Overview:
We are looking for a Legal & Compliance Extern to become part of our global internal Legal Team at R3. The Legal Team at R3 offers assistance and collaborates with various parties within the organization, such as the commercial, product, engineering, and professional services teams. Our daily tasks involve negotiating commercial contracts, NDAs, and vendor agreements; maintaining R3's compliance with relevant laws, contracts, and policies; examining and contributing to commercial proposals; and examining corporate documents. This externship provides you with an opportunity to work closely with and learn from our small team comprising 4 attorneys with varying levels of expertise, located in New York and London.
Engage in weekly one-on-one sessions with your supervisor to receive feedback and set objectives for the following week. Learn from leaders across different departments within the organization, gaining a comprehensive understanding of how an innovative tech startup functions from Product to Sales. Present your work, glean knowledge from seasoned team members, and maximize the opportunities available during your internship.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in updating template agreements and other procedures related to software license agreements, statements of work, and professional services agreements
- Help with reviews of non-disclosure and vendor agreements
- Conduct sanctions checks, update compliance policies, and aid in other compliance-related tasks
- Undertake miscellaneous research projects
- Support ongoing maintenance of the intellectual property portfolio and address open source software issues
- Contribute to data privacy audit efforts
- oversee contract database management
- Assist in corporate and real estate matters as necessary
Education & Experience:
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in law or PGDL
- Strong analytical and diagnostic skills
- Interest in startups, fintech, and/or blockchain technology
- Previous experience working with an in-house legal team and/or in private practice is advantageous
Additional Details:
- Note that our Summer externship will run from June to September 2024; therefore, only applicants available within these dates can be considered.
- Additionally, we do not offer sponsorship for this role, so candidates must have the right to work in the US to be eligible.
R3 is a renowned enterprise technology firm specializing in digital solutions for regulated financial markets. Our technology enhances the efficiency, transparency, and connectivity of financial markets, contributing to the advancement of markets and the promotion of an open, trustworthy, and enduring digital economy.
At R3, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Ownership, Bold and Customer First. This commitment shines through in our leading DLT platform, Corda, and our R3 Digital Markets product suite, relied upon by top financial market infrastructures, exchanges, central banks, and commercial banks globally.
R3 fosters an inclusive and diverse workplace that supports individuals of all ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, origins, disabilities, veteran statuses, and cultures. We are dedicated to nurturing an environment where individuality is celebrated and embraced because we believe that our unique differences unite us and make us stronger together.
If you do not meet all the criteria listed above but believe you would be a valuable addition to our team, please submit your CV/resume. We are always eager to meet bold, collaborative individuals excited to collaborate with us.
