Associate Counsel

What you'll do:

• 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 

Our ideal candidate:

• 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