Junior Associate

## Junior Associate New York, NY (Remote-Flexible)
Full-time $160,000 - $190,000

Posted March 3, 2026
* Supporting fractional GC client portfolio*---## The Opportunity We're excited to announce that we are expanding our team and hiring a junior associate (fractional in-house Counsel) (1-3 years experience), who will work directly with a senior fractional General Counsel, supporting multiple crypto/fintech client accounts.

Northstar Legal is an innovative law firm operating at the intersection of emerging technology and law. We act as fractional general counsel for companies in the crypto/fintech space, advising some of the most talented and ambitious CEOs in crypto. We don't bill hours.

This role offers rapid skill development through hands-on work with cutting-edge legal issues, direct client interaction, and mentorship from experienced practitioners.

You will support legal affairs for cutting-edge companies including L1 blockchains, DeFi protocols, regulated securities infrastructure providers, and zero-knowledge proof platforms. You will master client products and business models and execute legal work across the full spectrum of corporate, commercial, regulatory, and employment matters on a daily basis.## What You'll Do
* Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements including vendor contracts, partnership agreements, licensing deals, and SaaS terms.
* Conduct legal research on novel regulatory questions across securities law, commodities regulation, money transmission, sanctions, consumer protection, and international frameworks.
* Support corporate governance by drafting board resolutions and managing equity for clients.
* Assist in managing company administrative infrastructure to ensure efficient client service.
* Coordinate outside counsel on specialized matters by scoping projects, tracking deadlines, summarizing their advice for internal stakeholders, and managing budgets.
* Build internal resources: create templates, checklists, and playbooks that scale legal support across the client portfolio.
* Monitor regulatory developments and prepare summaries of key guidance, enforcement actions, and policy changes affecting clients.
* Develop subject matter expertise in targeted areas (token structures, privacy compliance, marketing review, IP protection) as directed by supervising counsel.
* Assist with client employment matters including offer letters, contractor agreements, separation documentation, and routine HR questions.##

Minimum Qualifications
* Licensed U.S. attorney with 1-3 years of experience, including law firm training or in-house exposure to technology companies.
* Strong academic credentials and excellent legal writing ability.
* Interest in cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and decentralized systems.
* Ability to work proactively, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
* Willingness to learn rapidly in areas where legal frameworks are still evolving.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing polished, accurate work product.
* Collaborative mindset and ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-lawyers.
* Experience using technology tools (document automation, AI research assistants, project management platforms) to increase efficiency.## Preferred
* Familiarity with crypto regulatory frameworks (Howey test, commodities regulation, FinCEN / money transmission, OFAC / sanctions rules).
* Prior exposure to corporate transactions, including financings or M&A.
* Understanding of software development processes and ability to engage productively with technical teams.
* Experience drafting for or advising marketing/communications teams on promotional content and disclosure requirements.
* Experience with privacy…