About Us

We are a small, New York-based law firm looking for a full-time, remote Associate. The firm’s founder practiced corporate law for 40+ years, first in a series of large firms and, for the last 14 years, as a solo practitioner transitioning to the leader of a small firm. The firm primarily serves startups & early-stage companies, acting as “Fractional General Counsel” - meaning we are responsible for handling everything that comes up in the normal course of business.

The Opportunity

As an Associate, you will be involved in organizing and documenting new entities, corporations and LLCs, documenting their initial relationships (shareholders, developers, employees, customers), setting up Terms of Service and Privacy Notices on websites and apps, reviewing and drafting NDAs, stock option agreements, subscription agreements, and a host of other documents.

You will also deal with disciplines that are unique to each client, some examples of which are HIPAA, blockchain technology, privacy, AI and cryptocurrency, securities, privacy rules, consumer protection laws, a smattering of tax issues, IP issues and issues surrounding tech contracts. Associates are given immediate exposure to substantive tasks, and we pay very careful attention to the mentoring process.

This is a widely varied practice, with continual exposure to and communication with clients, whether in email, Slack, Zoom or old-fashioned phone calls.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience (Law graduates classes of 2019-2022)

• Bar admission or pending bar admission absolutely a prerequisite.

• Working knowledge of basic corporate law and some practical corporate experience are essential.

• Transactional experience (i.e., working on deals) a big plus.

• Experience in one or more of these areas, also a big plus:

Corporate organization (especially Delaware)

Funding transactions for startups (SAFE, convertible debt, Series A)

Corporate governance (shareholder and Board resolutions)

FinTech contracts (MSAs, SOWs)

Privacy law compliance

Trademarks and copyrights

Blockchain/Cryptocurrency

Skills & Personality

· Intelligent, quick learner, with stellar communication skills and the guts to think outside the box.

· Great drafting skills & a voracious reader who can integrate knowledge with practice.

· Most important - a passion for helping clients succeed.

Perks

· Gain experience and knowledge in cutting-edge areas of business

· Constant interaction with a diverse range of clients

· Work remotely in a cohesive firm with a casual & friendly atmosphere

This is a remote position.