Junior Counsel

Norm Ai•New York, NY

5d•$200,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Norm Ai is hiring a Junior Counsel to support its full legal function and the legal and operational needs of Norm Law, LLP, a separate but affiliated AI-native law firm. The role reports directly to Norm Ai’s Head of Legal and the Managing Partner of Norm Law, LLP, and works closely with the Head of Norm Law Operations. It spans corporate, commercial, employment, intellectual property, data security, and the business and go-to-market operations of the law firm. This generalist position is intended for an ambitious lawyer seeking broad practice-area exposure in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment at the intersection of law and AI. The Junior Counsel will take on meaningful responsibility early and help build the legal function’s infrastructure, processes, and workflows. Success calls for sound judgment, strong organization, discretion with sensitive matters, and the ability to move fluidly between legal disciplines and business problems. Norm Ai values practical AI fluency. Candidates should be prepared to discuss and demonstrate concrete examples of using AI tools and workflows in their day-to-day work to improve the quality and speed of work and refine end-to-end processes. The position is hybrid and based at the company’s 1 WTC headquarters in New York City, with an in-office expectation of four to five days per week. Base salary is $200,000–$250,000, with equity included. Benefits include a 401(k) with employer match, health, dental and vision coverage, unlimited paid time off, free daily office lunch, an employee referral bonus program, and relocation support for a move to New York City.

Requirements

JD and admission to the bar in at least one state; New York is preferred.
Two to three years of experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a high-growth company.
Interest in broad coverage across corporate, commercial, employment, IP, and data privacy and security rather than specializing in a single practice area.
Strong corporate or transactional foundation, with the range and curiosity to learn adjacent areas quickly.
Excellent judgment, discretion, and ownership, including the ability to handle sensitive corporate, personnel, and client matters.
Pragmatic, business-minded approach; ability to find workable paths with appropriate guardrails and support commercial and go-to-market functions.
Exceptional organization and a systems-oriented, low-ego, action-oriented mindset.
Practical, hands-on AI fluency, including the ability to discuss concrete tools, workflows, and outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to startup equity, employment matters, IP, data privacy, or venture financings.
Familiarity with law firm operations or professional-services go-to-market.
Genuine enthusiasm for AI and its implications for the future of legal services.
Admission to the New York bar.

Responsibilities

Support corporate and governance matters, including board and stockholder consents, resolutions, and other entity matters.
Help administer equity, maintain the cap table, and keep corporate records and filings in order across the company and its subsidiaries.
Develop a working understanding of the governance and relationship between Norm Ai and Norm Law and help administer it in coordination with Norm Law Operations.
Draft and review commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and vendor contracts, and develop repeatable templates and playbooks.
Review Norm Law engagement letters and client proposals and support client intake.
Help operationalize and systematize Norm Law’s go-to-market motion.
Support day-to-day employment and HR matters and maintain employment templates, policies, and handbooks as the team grows, with attention to multi-state and multi-jurisdiction compliance.
Manage IP ownership, assignment, and protection, and help safeguard confidential information and trade secrets.
Support data privacy and security compliance, including customer and vendor data terms, privacy policies, and evolving regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with outside counsel, prepare materials, and identify matters that should be escalated.
Build legal-function infrastructure, including matter tracking, templates, and approval workflows.
Partner with leadership, Operations, People/Talent, and the Norm Law team to support the business.