Associate Counsel

What you'll do: Provide substantive support for transactions and deals (including fund launches and venture investments)

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including investor related agreements, vendor agreements and NDAs

Provide legal advice on general corporate matters, governance and regulatory matters affecting the business and its initiatives

Support business teams on operational, commercial, and strategic initiatives from a legal perspective

Manage and mitigate legal risk in day-to-day business operations

Liaise with external counsel on specialized legal matters

Maintain corporate records and ensure compliance with statutory obligations and filings

Participate in knowledge sharing – preparing commentaries and speaking on panels at conferences

Our ideal candidate: 3+ years of experience in a legal counsel role, preferably in private practice and/or in the Finance sector

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Admitted to the New York State Bar Association

Knowledge of digital assets is preferred but not essential

Sound judgment and decision-making in a fast-paced environment

Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills

Ability to provide practical, commercially minded legal advice

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues to non-legal stakeholders

Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines

High degree of ownership and autonomy