Job description
Join Apex Legal Advisory Group, a premier legal consulting firm delivering strategic regulatory and governance solutions to global clients. We are seeking a Senior Legal Consultant to lead complex compliance programs, advise executive leadership, and position clients for sustainable growth.
In this role, you will partner with cross-functional teams, design scalable policies, and translate complex regulations into actionable controls. This is a full-time position based in New York City with a hybrid work option to support work-life balance.
Responsibility
- Lead and manage complex regulatory compliance engagements across industries (financial services, healthcare, technology), ensuring on-time delivery and measurable risk reduction.
- Advise C-suite and senior stakeholders on regulatory strategy, governance frameworks, and remediation plans.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, NDAs, data processing agreements, and partnerships.
- Conduct due diligence, risk assessments, and regulatory gap analyses; develop actionable remediation roadmaps.
- Build and mentor cross-functional teams of analysts and junior consultants.
- Develop scalable policies, procedures, training materials, and governance dashboards.
- Represent clients in regulatory inquiries and coordinate responses with regulators as required.
- Contribute to business development through thought leadership, white papers, and client workshops.
Qualification
- JD or equivalent law degree; admitted to practice in New York or eligible for admission within 12 months.
- 5+ years of experience in legal consulting, regulatory compliance, or corporate law with a track record of client advisory.
- Deep knowledge of US federal and state regulatory regimes (securities, privacy, consumer protection); industry experience in financial services, healthcare, or tech.
- Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills; strong ability to translate legal risk into practical business recommendations.
- Proven project management and client-facing skills; ability to lead multiple engagements with tight timelines.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to convey complex concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
- Proficiency with contract management and compliance tools; MS Office; legal research databases.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field; additional certifications (e.g., CCEP, CMSP) a plus.