Legal Associate

Advisor360 • Needham, MA

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking a Legal Associate to help support Advisor360°’s next phase of growth. In this role, you’ll partner with teams across the company to support legal operations, contract management, and compliance efforts - bringing structure and clarity to a fast-moving environment. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their legal career who wants hands-on exposure to fintech, SaaS, and in-house legal work while helping build scalable processes that enable the business to move forward with confidence.

Requirements

• Strong grounding in: contract law, commercial transactions, basic corporate law concepts
• Ability to read contracts holistically, not clause-by-clause in isolation.
• Can independently draft: NDAs, basic commercial agreements, amendments and addenda
• Can redline efficiently and explain why a change matters.
• Knows the difference between: Risk worth flagging vs. risk worth escalating, legal theory vs. business reality
• Understands that “no” is rarely the final answer.
• Efficient legal research using primary sources.
• Produces concise, actionable summaries (1–2 pages, bullets, executive framing).
• Business Mindset: Thinks like an in-house advisor, not an academic or litigator. Understands company goals, timelines, and commercial pressures.
• Clear, confident written and verbal communicator.
• Can explain legal issues to non-lawyers without condescension or hedging.

Responsibilities

• Contract Review & Commercial Support
• Review, draft, and negotiate low-to-moderate risk commercial agreements, including:
• NDAs
• Vendor agreements
• SaaS agreements
• Professional services agreements
• Basic customer contracts
• Identify legal risk, escalate issues appropriately, and propose business-practical alternatives.
• Manage contract workflows and collaborate with Sales, Finance, Procurement, and Ops.
• Legal Research & Issue Spotting
• Conduct targeted legal research on discrete questions (statutory, regulatory, contractual).
• Summarize findings in clear, decision-oriented formats (not law-review memos).
• Flag regulatory or compliance issues early to senior counsel.
• Corporate & Compliance Support
• Assist with: Corporate governance documentation, board and committee materials, policy drafting and updates, compliance training materials
• Support internal audits, regulatory inquiries, and basic investigations under supervision.
• Cross-Functional Partnership
• Serve as a first-line legal contact for routine questions from internal stakeholders.
• Translate legal concepts into plain-English guidance.
• Maintain responsiveness and service orientation without compromising risk posture.
• Legal Operations & Process
• Maintain contract templates and playbooks.
• Help improve legal workflows, intake systems, and matter tracking.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on discrete matters (research, drafting, document collection).

Benefits

• Our compensation package includes competitive base salaries, annual performance-based bonuses, and the chance to share in the equity value you and your colleagues create during your time with the company.
• We offer comprehensive health benefits, including dental, life, and disability insurance.
• We also trust our employees to manage their time effectively, which is why we offer an unlimited paid time off program to help you perform at your best every day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed