Associate Attorney

VortexLegal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm seeks a Senior Counsel of Business & Legal Affairs for a full-time role in New York City. This position emphasizes corporate experience and offers direct involvement in business strategy and deal-making, providing a more predictable work-life compared to traditional firms. Ideal candidates are attorneys with robust training and a desire to work closely with business teams. Competitive salary range of $130,000 – $170,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Attorneys with corporate experience, especially in M&A and commercial contracts.
• Strong law-firm training strongly preferred.
• Interest in collaborating with finance and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly in business strategy and deal-making.
• Take on broader, hands-on legal work instead of working in narrow silos.

Skills

Corporate experience (M&A, commercial contracts)

Prior BigLaw or strong law-firm training

Interest in working closely with business and finance leaders

Job description

Senior Counsel of Business & Legal Affairs - Employment

Location: New York, NY
Salary: $130,000 – $170,000 (per year)

At some point, every New York corporate lawyer asks the question: What would it be like to actually be on the business side of this?

We’re a recruiting firm partnering with companies in New York City that are looking to add In‑House Corporate Counsel to support growing, fast‑moving legal teams. These roles sit close to decision‑makers and touch real business strategy—rather than just redlines at midnight.

Who our clients want to meet

• Attorneys with corporate experience (M&A, commercial contracts, general corporate, or a mix)
• Prior BigLaw or strong law‑firm training strongly preferred
• Interest in working closely with business, finance, and leadership teams

Why make the move in NYC

• Direct exposure to business strategy and deal‑making
• More predictability than firm life (yes, really)
• Broad, hands‑on work instead of narrow silos
• A discreet recruiter who knows which companies are actually hiring

If you like closing deals but wouldn’t mind fewer timesheets—and more ownership—this may be worth a conversation.

Interested, or just open to learning what’s out there? Message us directly or drop a comment. Confidential conversations only.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services