Senior Legal Associate (US)

Scissero; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and remote options

Paid Sick Leave: 7 days per year

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Paid study leave: 7 days per year

Annual Bonus

25 days annual leave + public holidays

Job summary

Scissero is seeking a Senior Legal Associate to work with commercial teams globally, reviewing and negotiating vendor agreements, MSAs, SOWs, and data processing addenda. You will mentor juniors and leverage our AI-enabled platform to deliver precise, scalable legal work.

The role partners with product and engineering to refine tools, ensuring high-quality outputs and a collaborative, fast-paced environment across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Admitted US attorney
• 3+ years PQE drafting, reviewing, and negotiating core commercial documents
• Interest in developing client management skills and owning client relationships
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output
• Excellent written and verbal communication, plus ability to work in a global remote team

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate vendor contracts, data processing addenda, confidentiality agreements and engagement letters
• Apply client-specific playbooks and structured frameworks to align with client positions
• Identify deviations from playbooks and implement appropriate fallback language
• Review work of junior team members and assist with their development and training
• Manage own workflow and document queue to meet turnaround times and SLAs
• Collaborate across the global legal team to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery
• Work with internal stakeholders to maintain operational efficiency and service excellence
• Contribute to improving the operating model for the legal team

Skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Communication skills

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Education

US attorney admitted

Job description

Join Scissero - Legal tech with lawyers built in.

About Us

Scissero is an AI-enhanced legal services company built for financial institutions. We combine expert legal support with intelligent automation, transforming how transactional law is delivered.

We're not a traditional law firm. We are a diverse and globally distributed team of lawyers, engineers, and innovators working across the U.S, EMEA, and APAC. We believe technology augments, not replaces legal expertise. Our culture values collaboration, inclusivity, and flexibility.

Location: West Coast US (Remote)

Hours: 9am - 6pm (PT)

Position Overview

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Senior Legal Associateto join our team.

As a Senior Legal Associate, you will work directly with commercial teams at fast-growing corporates, global insurance companies and private capital funds as they buy and sell services of all types.

You will be responsible for reviewing and negotiating commercial documents such as vendor agreements, master services agreements, statements of work, SaaS agreements, data processing addenda, confidentiality agreements and engagement letters. In addition, you will review the work of junior team members and assist with their professional development and ongoing training.

You will leverage our proprietary AI-enabled platform to assist with document review, deviation identification, and playbook application. The platform enhances speed, consistency, and accuracy, enabling you to deliver high-quality legal work at scale while maintaining full ownership and accountability for the final output.

This role sits at the core of our legal team, where precision, responsiveness, and reliability are critical. You will work closely with colleagues across our global legal team to deliver seamless support, collaborating to maintain exceptional standards of quality and consistency. You will also partner with our product and engineering teams, helping refine and improve the AI tools that underpin our delivery model.

This is an opportunity to build use and build on elite commercial legal experience while working at the forefront of AI-enabled legal services, supporting sophisticated clients on complex matters. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a pioneering company that is transforming legal services through the intelligent integration of human expertise and cutting-edge AI.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Legal Specialist at Scissero, you will:

• Review and negotiate commercial contracts such as vendor agreements, data processing addenda, confidentiality agreements and engagement letters, using a combination of legal technology tools and your own legal experience.
• Apply client-specific playbooks and structured frameworks to ensure alignment with agreed client positions.
• Identify deviations from playbook positions and implement appropriate fallback language in line with client guidance.
• Review the work of junior team members and assist with their professional development and ongoing training.
• Manage your own workflow and document queue, prioritising effectively to meet defined turnaround times and service levels.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across our global legal team to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
• Work directly with internal stakeholders to maintain operational efficiency and service excellence.
• Get involved in wider business-related projects as Scissero continues to grow, including improving the operating model for the legal team.

Legal Technology & AI Integration

• Use proprietary AI tools to accelerate document review and enhance accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain full oversight of legal output, ensuring all deliverables meet client and internal quality standards.
• Provide structured feedback to product and engineering teams to support ongoing platform improvement.
• Work within an AI-native legal delivery model that combines legal expertise with technology.

Skills and QualificationsRequired:

• Admitted US attorney.
• 3+ years post qualification experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating core commercial documents.
• Interest in developing client management skills at pace, with a view to taking ownership of client relationships in due course.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing consistently high-quality work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global/remote team.

Core Competencies:

• Strong ownership mindset and accountability for work product.
• Ability to operate effectively in high-volume, deadline-driven environments.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively as part of a global team.
• Professionalism and clear communication.
• Interest in legal technology and innovation.

Why Join Us?

• Gain valuable experience at the forefront of AI-enhanced legal services.
• Work with a diverse and innovative global client base, including leading financial institutions.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development in a tech-enabled environment.
• Join a dynamic, enthusiastic, and diverse team committed to collaboration and excellence.
• Learn from experienced professionals across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions.

Global Benefits

• Hybrid and remote working options, with the ability to request to work from other countries (upon request)
• Paid Sick Leave: 7 days per year to recover or care for family.
• Confidential Support: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Professional Development: 7 days per year of paid study leave annually for exams and structured learning.
• Annual Bonus: Discretionary and performance based.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays.

At Scissero, you'll be part of a scale-up blending law and technology to create meaningful impact.

Inclusivity

At Scissero, we value diversity in all its forms and believe that varied perspectives make us stronger. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.