
Hourly Legal Counsel (Contract & Compliance Focus)
The Tie
$125,000 - $200,000
Posted Mar 27 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