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Hourly Legal Counsel (Contract & Compliance Focus)

The Tie
$125,000 - $200,000
Posted Mar 27
ContractNew York

The Tie Inc. is the premier provider of information and data services for digital assets. Our flagship product, The Tie Terminal™, is an all-in-one platform which provides institutions with unmatched data coverage and customizable tools. In addition to our core product, we offer a broad range of institutional services, redistribution solutions, and corporate access offerings. We also host a leading series of first-in-class in-person events and webinars for industry professionals.

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced legal professional to join our legal team on an hourly, as-needed basis. This position reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer and involves close collaboration with our HR and Finance teams. The ideal candidate will have strong contract drafting skills, a practical business mindset, and excellent communication and drafting skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review, draft, and redline commercial agreements, including customer and vendor contracts
  • Collaborate with Legal and HR teams on employment-related matters and associated documentation
  • Support Finance and Legal teams on a variety of compliance and tax-related issues, including contract amendments, order forms, and state registration filings

Requirements

  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant legal experience, with a preference for candidates who have both in-house and law firm backgrounds
  • Strong skills in contract drafting, negotiation, and legal communication
  • Highly-organized, detail-oriented, and responsive
  • Experience with SaaS agreements is preferred
  • Capable of working independently and managing multiple shifting priorities
  • J.D. and licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (New York preferred)
  • Remote, occasional in-person work required in New York City office

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule; hours not guaranteed
  • $125-$200 per hour, commensurate with experience