Junior Associate
Northstar Legal is an innovative law firm operating at the intersection of emerging technology and law, and they are seeking a junior associate to support multiple crypto/fintech client accounts. This role involves drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, conducting legal research, and assisting with client employment matters while gaining hands-on experience in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements including vendor contracts, partnership agreements, licensing deals, and SaaS terms
- Conduct legal research on novel regulatory questions across securities law, commodities regulation, money transmission, sanctions, consumer protection, and international frameworks
- Support corporate governance by drafting board resolutions and managing equity for clients
- Assist in managing company administrative infrastructure to ensure efficient client service
- Coordinate outside counsel on specialized matters by scoping projects, tracking deadlines, summarizing their advice for internal stakeholders, and managing budgets
- Build internal resources: create templates, checklists, and playbooks that scale legal support across the client portfolio
- Monitor regulatory developments and prepare summaries of key guidance, enforcement actions, and policy changes affecting clients
- Develop subject matter expertise in targeted areas (token structures, privacy compliance, marketing review, IP protection) as directed by supervising counsel
- Assist with client employment matters including offer letters, contractor agreements, separation documentation, and routine HR questions
Skills
- Licensed U.S. attorney with 1-3 years of experience, including law firm training or in-house exposure to technology companies
- Strong academic credentials and excellent legal writing ability
- Interest in cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and decentralized systems
- Ability to work proactively, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines
- Willingness to learn rapidly in areas where legal frameworks are still evolving
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing polished, accurate work product
- Collaborative mindset and ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-lawyers
- Experience using technology tools (document automation, AI research assistants, project management platforms) to increase efficiency
- Familiarity with crypto regulatory frameworks (Howey test, commodities regulation, FinCEN / money transmission, OFAC / sanctions rules)
- Prior exposure to corporate transactions, including financings or M&A
- Understanding of software development processes and ability to engage productively with technical teams
- Experience drafting for or advising marketing/communications teams on promotional content and disclosure requirements
- Experience with privacy and data security compliance (GDPR, CCPA, data breach response)
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