Job description
Join Harbor & Finch Legal Consulting, a premier firm delivering strategic legal advice to Fortune 500s and fast-growing companies. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Consultant to lead regulatory compliance, contract interpretation, and risk assessment engagements. This role is client-facing and blends deep legal analysis with practical business insight. This is a hybrid-friendly opportunity in New York City with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
As a Senior Legal Consultant, you will partner with executives and cross-functional teams to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable programs, policies, and contracts that protect our clients while enabling growth.
Responsibility
- Lead complex regulatory compliance engagements across industries including financial services, healthcare, and technology.
- Perform in-depth contract review and drafting for master service agreements, NDAs, procurement contracts, and vendor arrangements.
- Advise clients on risk exposure, remediation plans, and policy development to meet evolving regulatory standards.
- Prepare client-ready legal research memos, briefings, and executive summaries with clear, business-focused insights.
- Collaborate with risk, product, operations, and finance teams to implement practical compliance programs and controls.
- Manage and mentor junior consultants, providing coaching and quality assurance on deliverables.
- Support business development with proposal contributions, thought leadership, and client presentations.
Qualification
- 7+ years of experience in legal consulting, regulatory compliance, or in-house advisory roles.
- J.D. or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution; active bar admission in NY or ability to practice in NY.
- Strong expertise in regulatory frameworks such as FINRA, SEC, GDPR/CCPA, and sector-specific standards.
- Exceptional contract drafting, negotiation, and interpretation skills with attention to detail.
- Proven ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business recommendations.
- Excellent project management, communication, and client-facing skills; adept at managing multiple engagements simultaneously.
- Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.