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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