Associate Legal Counsel

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