Job description
Join our premier legal consulting practice in New York City, where strategic advisory meets practical execution. You will partner with clients across industries to address complex regulatory challenges, optimize contracts, and reduce legal risk. This role blends rigorous legal analysis with business-minded advising, delivering measurable outcomes for high-impact clients.
As a Legal Consultant, you will conduct legal research, interpret evolving laws, draft and review sophisticated contracts, and translate legal risk into actionable recommendations for executive teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
We offer a competitive compensation package, flexible work arrangements, and clear pathways for professional growth within a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
Responsibility
- Provide proactive legal counsel on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and policy interpretation for diverse client portfolios.
- Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, licensing agreements, and vendor arrangements to optimize risk and value.
- Conduct thorough due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
- Perform legal risk assessments and develop actionable mitigation plans for business initiatives.
- Develop and refine internal policies, playbooks, and training materials for client teams.
- Support litigation readiness and coordination with counsel, including discovery and factual analysis as needed.
- Translate complex legal concepts into clear, business-friendly recommendations for senior leadership.
Qualification
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school; active bar admission in New York or eligible for admission.
- 5+ years of legal consulting, corporate or regulatory compliance experience, preferably in a top law firm or in-house legal team.
- Strong analytical and research skills with a track record of turning findings into practical counsel.
- Excellent contract drafting and negotiation abilities across commercial, technology, and licensing matters.
- Effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders and work cross-functionally.
- Experience with privacy/data protection regimes (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) is a plus.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple engagements simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.