Position Summary:
We are seeking an Associate to support Cerity Partners’ legal department. The Associate Legal Counsel will help manage the legal department's shared inbox and provide legal support across a broad range of commercial and contractual matters, partnering closely with the legal department, compliance and other stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented attorney to gain broad, hands-on experience supporting a fast-paced in-house legal team at a growing RIA.
Primary Responsibilities
- Review and negotiate a variety of contracts, including vendor contracts, NDAs, and other commercial agreements.
- Provide legal counsel to advisors and other colleagues on client agreements and other legal matters.
- Review legal process and coordinate with outside legal counsel as needed.
- Provide support to the legal department on ad hoc matters, special projects and overflow work as needs evolve.
Required Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Admission to New York bar in good standing.
- 2-4 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior in-house or law firm experience in M&A, general corporate, financial services, asset management, or wealth management a plus.
Skills and Competencies:
- Comfort working independently and prioritizing across a high volume of inbound requests.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong contract drafting skills, exceptional business acumen, and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-lawyers.
Compensation Range:
$160,000 - $180,000
Why Cerity Partners:
Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Below is a glimpse of the key elements of our total rewards package:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance – day 1!
- 401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match
- Flexible PTO policy
- Parental Leave
- Financial assistance for advanced education and professional designations
- Opportunity to give back time to local communities
- Commuter benefits
Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs. For those needing accommodations, please reach out to [email protected]. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Skills Required
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the New York bar in good standing.
- 2-4 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
- Strong contract drafting skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-lawyers.
- Comfort working independently and prioritizing a high volume of inbound requests.
- Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
- Prior in-house or law firm experience in M&A, general corporate, financial services, asset management, or wealth management.
Cerity Partners Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cerity Partners and has not been reviewed or approved by Cerity Partners.
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Retirement Support — An employer 401(k) match is part of the package, supporting long-term savings. Feedback suggests retirement benefits are a consistent component across materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave are explicitly included, enabling time away when needed. Feedback suggests time-off policies are viewed as a strong element of the offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Hybrid work, commuter benefits, employee assistance resources, and optional spending accounts broaden the total rewards beyond base pay. Feedback suggests these perks contribute to perceived overall balance.
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What We Do
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