Junior Associate

Northstar Legal is an innovative law firm operating at the intersection of emerging technology and law, and they are seeking a junior associate to support multiple crypto/fintech client accounts. This role involves drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, conducting legal research, and assisting with client employment matters while gaining hands-on experience in a rapidly evolving legal landscape. Responsibilities 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 Skills 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 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 and data security compliance (GDPR, CCPA, data breach response) Company Overview Northstar Legal is a fractional general counsel practice built for crypto and other emerging tech companies, providing in-house legal counsel on a flat-rate basis. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in New York, New York, US, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is