Legal Counsel – Commercial Legal Support

Job Description

Legal Counsel – DAL | hackajob

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Third Bridge Group, with a preference for remote work within the US, or travel to New York, Dallas, or LA offices. Third Bridge Group is a leading global research firm established in 2007, dedicated to providing expert insights to accelerate and enhance decision-making for investors and business leaders. This role is crucial for providing vital legal support to US operations, ensuring the efficient execution of commercial agreements and contributing to the legal team’s innovation roadmap.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote
• Pay: $145000 yearly
• Team: Reports to the Head of Legal in the UK, works with a wider international legal team
• Mission: Provide vital legal support for US operations, focusing on commercial agreements and contributing to legal innovation.
• Tech Stack: AI solutions, CLM tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Commercial Contracting: Draft, negotiate, and review client, vendor, and NDA agreements in collaboration with senior team members for rapid, high-quality turnaround.
• Regulatory Compliance: Advise the business on US financial services regulations, securities law, and data privacy, ensuring consistency and compliance across operations.
• Legal Advisory & Training: Translate complex legal requirements into plain language for internal stakeholders and deliver training to commercial and HR teams, balancing risk with business opportunity.
• Legal Innovation & Process Improvement: Assist in the evolution of the legal tech stack by implementing AI solutions and CLM tools to streamline processes and enable business self-service.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Legal Qualification from an accredited US law school and an active bar admission in Texas or another US state (or ability to obtain Texas bar admission).
• Experience: Developing experience in contract drafting and negotiation, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Skills: Ability to explain legal concepts clearly, strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and a proactive approach to team collaboration and relationship building.
• Bonus: Experience within a SaaS company, tech-first environment, or information services. Strong interest or foundational experience in financial services, securities law, and compliance frameworks. Familiarity with IP and data protection laws. Enthusiasm for legal tech and automation.