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$150k–$200k/yr
Full-time
postgraduate degree
17 Vacation days, 10 Public holidays, Winter holiday week closure, Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance
Posted 14d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The role involves negotiating client and vendor contracts and drafting internal policies to manage global risk. It also requires delivering compliance training and navigating complex legal issues across intellectual property, data privacy, and regulatory domains.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a JD from a US law school, be licensed to practice in New York, and have at least 3 years of experience at a top-tier US law firm. Experience in commercial contracts, litigation, or corporate law is highly valued.
Full job description
About this role We are looking for an exceptional lawyer based in NYC to join our growing global Legal team. The Legal team is a dynamic, external and internal-facing function which supports all aspects of the business across all of our offices.
What you'll do You will have a broad range of work (all being done at a global scale with multi jurisdictional challenges), ranging from:
Negotiating contracts with clients and vendors;
Working closely with the client services team and our clients’ legal and compliance teams to ensure clients access knowledge safely;
Drafting and implementing internal policies and procedures to appropriately manage risk;
Developing and delivering legal and compliance training to the business;
Dealing with evolving areas of law including intellectual property, data privacy, technology, sanctions and regulatory compliance, employment and taxation.
As Associate Legal Counsel you will work closely with our legal team and the senior leadership, as well as colleagues in the legal and compliance team. You will be required to navigate complex and novel legal issues in a fast paced and rapidly scaling business, and grow and develop in a high-growth commercial environment. We will provide you with autonomy and independence in your day-to-day work and give you the opportunity to self-start, drive change, manage and lead. You will be encouraged and empowered to take initiative and have hands-on ownership of projects. This is an ideal role for someone who is keen to have direct access and exposure to the commercial and organizational workings of a dynamic and innovative global business.
Requirements Key qualities we look for:
Resilient, high-energy, self-starter who’s focused on delivering commercial outcomes
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, delivering high quality, strategic and commercial advice to senior stakeholders and clients
Ability manage tight deadlines across multiple projects
Ability to work on both transactional and non-transactional legal matters
Confidence and flexibility operating in a fast-paced, challenging and dynamic environment
People-oriented, emotionally intelligent, team mindset with an ability to develop strong relationships and navigate challenges across the organization and its functions
Leadership by example and an ability to manage and influence teams
Attention to detail and curiosity, with the ability to spot issues, get to the heart of the matter, and formulate a clear solution
Authority and poise, and an ability to manage relationships with junior and senior stakeholders within and outside the business
Strong written, oral and presentation skills
Technical Qualifications
JD from a US law school
At least 3 years experience at a top-tier US law firm
Attorney licensed to practice in New York
Experience drafting and negotiating client-facing commercial contracts is a plus, with litigation and/or arbitration experience also being valuable;
Experience dealing with regulatory and securities related matters and/or a corporate law background is a plus
Track record of achievement in professional and academic activities
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation ranging from $150-200k
20 vacation days, in addition to 10 public holidays, and business closure during winter holiday week.
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) match – 4% of your total compensation matched dollar-for-dollar.
Prime midtown office with state-of-the-art amenities; option to WFH Thursday & Friday.
Related keywords
JDNew York BarCommercial ContractsRegulatory ComplianceIntellectual PropertyData PrivacySanctionsCorporate LawSecuritiesArbitrationLitigationRisk ManagementMulti-jurisdictional Law
Founded in 2008, AlphaSights is the global leader in knowledge on demand. We connect investors and business leaders with the knowledge they need to succeed. Working from nine cities globally, our 2,000+ colleagues provide round-the-clock coverage to the world's top investment funds, consultancies, and Fortune 500s. Learn more about us at alphasights.com.
Please note that AlphaSights communicates exclusively by email through the AlphaSights domain, @alphasights.com, LinkedIn, and phone (including via text, WhatsApp, and WeChat). Any communications you receive that purport to come from AlphaSights but have been sent from another email domain (e.g. Gmail or Hotmail) or via other forms of social media (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Telegram) are likely to be fraudulent. If in doubt as to whether you have received genuine communication from AlphaSights, please contact us at https://www.alphasights.com/contact/.
Offices: Thames Court, 3rd Floor, 1 Queenhithe, London, United Kingdom EC4V 3DX, GB · 100 Park Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, 10017, US · 979 King's Rd, 36F Cambridge House, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, HK · 1607 Aurora Tower, Media City, Dubai, AE · 351 California St, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, California 94104, US
Founded in 2008, AlphaSights is the global leader in knowledge on demand. We connect investors and business leaders with the knowledge they need to succeed. Working from nine cities globally, our 2,000+ colleagues provide round-the-clock coverage to the world's top investment funds, consultancies, and Fortune 500s. Learn more about us at alphasights.com.
Please note that AlphaSights communicates exclusively by email through the AlphaSights domain, @alphasights.com, LinkedIn, and phone (including via text, WhatsApp, and WeChat). Any communications you receive that purport to come from AlphaSights but have been sent from another email domain (e.g. Gmail or Hotmail) or via other forms of social media (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Telegram) are likely to be fraudulent. If in doubt as to whether you have received genuine communication from AlphaSights, please contact us at https://www.alphasights.com/contact/.
Offices: Thames Court, 3rd Floor, 1 Queenhithe, London, United Kingdom EC4V 3DX, GB · 100 Park Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, 10017, US · 979 King's Rd, 36F Cambridge House, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, HK · 1607 Aurora Tower, Media City, Dubai, AE · 351 California St, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, California 94104, US