Associate Legal Counsel (Corporate & Commercial)

Location: New York, US; hybrid work with a minimum of 2 days per week in the New York office.

Base salary: $110,000–$120,000 per year in New York.

Company

hirify.global provides infrastructure for energy transition markets, including registries, online marketplaces, market execution services, wholesale power solutions, and market data for energy and environmental commodities.

What you will do

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on customer, license, consulting, vendor, employment, and NDA agreements.
• Support market operations, including new market products, market rules, customer onboarding, KYC, AML/CTF considerations, and market risk.
• Provide legal support for financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and partnerships.
• Advise on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, data privacy, intellectual property, employment, and consulting matters.
• Support multiple business lines, including market platform trading, portfolio management, data services, transaction and brokerage services, and registry infrastructure.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, gained in a law firm, in-house, or both.
• Working knowledge of commercial contracting and general corporate work.
• Admission to practice law in New York, or eligibility for admission, and good standing.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school or an equivalent qualification recognized for admission in New York.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy; effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Practical, business-oriented approach and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with guidance from senior team members.
• Collaborative, client-focused approach and comfort working across the international community and multiple time zones.

Nice to have

• Experience in a law firm and/or in-house setting.
• Experience in energy or environmental markets or the financial services industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative six-person legal team offering close guidance, mentorship, and opportunities to develop independent judgment.
• Opportunity for an early-career private-practice lawyer to transition into an in-house role and build broad corporate and commercial experience.
• Work with international business lines and stakeholders across multiple time zones.
• Company culture emphasizes diversity, individuality, and unique perspectives.

Hiring process

• Resume shortlisting and initial screening.
• Interview with the hiring manager.
• Interview with the team and a key stakeholder.