Associate Counsel: Venture Deals & Corporate Law

Hivemind; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Hivemind Capital Partners in New York City seeks an Associate Counsel to join our growing Legal Team. You will provide legal advice, draft and negotiate contracts, support fund formation and regulatory filings, and contribute to a broad range of special projects.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in a legal counsel role, a JD from an accredited school, NY Bar admission, and strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. Knowledge of digital assets is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a legal counsel role, preferably in private practice and/or finance.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the New York State Bar Association.
• Knowledge of digital assets is preferred but not essential.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide practical, commercially minded legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide substantive support for transactions and deals (including fund launches and venture investments)
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including investor related agreements, vendor agreements and NDAs
• Provide legal advice on general corporate matters, governance and regulatory matters affecting the business and its initiatives
• Support business teams on operational, commercial, and strategic initiatives from a legal perspective
• Manage and mitigate legal risk in day-to-day business operations
• Liaise with external counsel on specialized legal matters
• Maintain corporate records and ensure compliance with statutory obligations and filings
• Participate in knowledge sharing - preparing commentaries and speaking on panels at conferences

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Commercially minded advice

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Hivemind Capital Partners in New York City seeks an Associate Counsel to join our growing Legal Team. You will provide legal advice, draft and negotiate contracts, support fund formation and regulatory filings, and contribute to a broad range of special projects.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in a legal counsel role, a JD from an accredited school, NY Bar admission, and strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. Knowledge of digital assets is a plus.