Associate - Emerging Companies and Venture Capital

Norm•New York City, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Norm is an AI-native professional services company that develops technology and firms together to help expert professionals deliver better work at greater scale. Its shared agentic platform supports teams and services. Founded in 2023, Norm brings together experts across engineering, research, product, design, and professional practice. Its legal and compliance platform serves institutions representing more than $35 trillion in combined assets under management. Norm also powers Norm Law, LLP, an affiliated AI-native law firm advising leading institutions on complex corporate matters. The Associate will join Norm Law’s Emerging Companies and Venture Capital group as a full-time attorney, working on high-impact deals and using AI agents to streamline drafting, diligence, and execution. The role collaborates closely with partners, clients, and technology teams to deliver efficient, precise, and data-driven legal services. The practice uses AI to reduce administrative burden and allow attorneys to focus on strategic legal judgment and client engagement. Norm prefers team members to be fluent in AI and expects candidates to use AI practically in day-to-day work to support thinking, creation, and problem-solving. Candidates should be prepared to discuss and demonstrate specific tools, workflows, and outcomes during interviews. Prior AI or technical experience is not required for this role. The position is based in New York City and follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of being in the office four to five days per week. Base salary is $270,000 to $410,000 per year. Individual pay within the range is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD).
Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
3–6 years of experience in Emerging Companies/Venture Capital transactions.
Strong drafting and communication skills.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Interest in applying technology to enhance traditional deal workflows.
Practical, hands-on AI use in day-to-day work and ability to discuss concrete examples of tools, workflows, and outcomes.

Responsibilities

Use AI agents to generate, compare, and redline offering memoranda, purchase agreements, board materials, disclosure documents, and regulatory filings.
Use AI tools to review documents rapidly, identify key terms, and prepare client-facing memos summarizing complex due diligence materials.
Integrate AI agents into workflow management, signing and closing checklists, and coordination with counterparties.
Work with clients to demonstrate how AI-assisted workflows can improve accuracy, transparency, and deal velocity.
Collaborate with technology teams to make the deal process more efficient using AI.
Learn the firm’s AI platforms and support deal teams using AI-enabled review and drafting.
Manage discrete components of deals with AI support and lead AI-augmented workstreams in live transactions.