Junior Associate

Job Description Junior Associate (supporting fractional GC client portfolio) \n \n **To Apply** \n Please send your resume and a cover letter to contact@northstarlegal.io. \n \n The Opportunity \n \n We're excited to announce that we are expanding our team and hiring a junior associate (fractional in-house Counsel) (2-3 years experience), who will work directly with a senior fractional General Counsel, supporting multiple crypto/fintech client accounts. \n \n Northstar Legal is an innovative law firm operating at the intersection of emerging technology and law. We act as fractional general counsel for companies in the crypto/fintech space, advising some of the most talented and ambitious CEOs in crypto. We don't bill hours. This role offers rapid skill development through hands-on work with cutting-edge legal issues, direct client interaction, and mentorship from experienced practitioners. \n \n You will support legal affairs for cutting-edge companies including L1 blockchains, DeFi protocols, regulated securities infrastructure providers, and zero-knowledge proof platforms. You will master client products and business models and execute legal work across the full spectrum of corporate, commercial, regulatory, and employment matters on a daily basis. \n \n What You'll Do \n - \n - Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements including vendor contracts, partnership agreements, licensing deals, and SaaS terms. - \n - Conduct legal research on novel regulatory questions across securities law, commodities regulation, money transmission, sanctions, consumer protection, and international frameworks. - \n - Support corporate governance by drafting board resolutions and managing equity for clients. - \n - Assist in managing company administrative infrastructure to ensure efficient client service. - \n - Coordinate outside counsel on specialized matters by scoping projects, trackin