Salary
💰 $150,000 - $165,000 per year
About the role
- 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
- Provide guidance and support to Finance and HR functions
- Contribute to the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures
Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience in a legal counsel role, preferably in a finance or investment environment
- 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
- 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
- Sound judgment and decision-making in a fast-paced environment