Legal Intern, Summer 2027 at MEMX — United States

About The Role

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Who We Are&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;MEMX&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt; is a technology-driven exchange operator founded by members to benefit all investors. We operate MEMX Equities, MEMX Options, and MX2 Options, and provide market technology to clients. Our mission is to create healthy competition and advocate for market structure reform that results in more efficient and sensible trading experiences for all investors.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Description&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;MEMX is seeking a&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Legal Intern &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;to join our team this summer. This opportunity is designed for a law student interested in gaining practical experience in the legal work behind a growing financial technology and securities exchange organization. You’ll work alongside experienced attorneys, contribute to meaningful projects, and learn how legal advice supports the business. This internship position will be offered as hybrid with 2 days in-person at our co-working office in Midtown-NYC.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;*MEMX has currently approved ONLY the following states for remote work:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, &amp;amp; Utah.   &amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:259}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;What You’ll Be Doing&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:259}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Conduct legal research on topics relevant to MEMX and summarize your findings for the team&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335559738&amp;quot;:240,&amp;quot;335559739&amp;quot;:240}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Assist with drafting, reviewing, and proofreading regulatory filings and other legal documents, agreements, and correspondence&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559738&amp;quot;:240,&amp;quot;335559739&amp;quot;:240,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:259}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Help organize and maintain legal files, research and other team resources&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559738&amp;quot;:240,&amp;quot;335559739&amp;quot;:240,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:259}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Attend meetings and collaborate with attorneys and colleagues across the organization&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559738&amp;quot;:240,&amp;quot;335559739&amp;quot;:240,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:259}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Support additional legal projects as needs arise throughout the summer&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559738&amp;quot;:240,&amp;quot;335559739&amp;quot;:240,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:259}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Requirements&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:259}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Currently enrolled in a J.D. program&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:259}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:259}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:259}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Clear communication and a willingness to learn&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:259}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Ability to work in person at our Midtown Manhattan office during the summer&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335559738&amp;quot;:240,&amp;quot;335559739&amp;quot;:240}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Permanent residence in one of MEMX’s approved states for remote work during the internship&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335559738&amp;quot;:240,&amp;quot;335559739&amp;quot;:240}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;What You’ll Gain&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:259}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Hands-on experience with legal work in the financial markets&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:259}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Mentorship and guidance from experienced attorneys&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:259}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Exposure to how the Legal team works with teams across MEMX&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:259}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Opportunities to connect with fellow interns and MEMX colleagues&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:259}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Why MEMX&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:259}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:259}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;At MEMX, you’ll contribute to meaningful work alongside experienced professionals while developing your skills and learning how our exchanges operate. As part of our summer internship program, you’ll also have access to:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:259}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Learning opportunities: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Attend Lunch &amp;amp; Learn sessions, professional development workshops, and relevant courses.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Mentorship and support: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Learn from a mentor and a designated buddy who can help guide you throughout the summer.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;An intern cohort: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Connect with interns working across other MEMX teams.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Social events: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Get to know colleagues, with opportunities to connect with members of MEMX’s C-suite.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Regular feedback: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Check in with your manager and HR to discuss your progress, ask &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;questions, and get support&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Future opportunities: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;All interns are considered for potential internship extensions or a full-time opportunity after graduation, based on performance and business needs.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Pay Rate: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;$40/hourly&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Equal Opportunity Statement&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;MEMX is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Diversity Inclusion Statement&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;At MEMX, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and success. We welcome and celebrate individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives, and we strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;