Associate Counsel

New York CityPosted 15 days ago

Role Overview

Financialtechnologypartners is hiring a entry-level Associate Counsel. This is a contract role in New York City. Part of Financialtechnologypartners's Investment Banking hiring, posted 2 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Associate Counsel / Full Time / NY

(Comp: $200,000 + $50,000 bonus)

Position: Financial Technology Partners is seeking an Associate Counsel to join our small, high-leverage legal team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Associate will touch nearly every part of the FT Partners legal platform--engagement letters for FinTech clients, employment matters, vendor and SaaS contracts, corporate policies, and the playbooks and AI tooling that scale our practice. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in commercial contracts at a top law firm, and have a desire to broaden their legal skill set to become a well-rounded in-house lawyer at a boutique investment bank

Essential Functions:

Partner with the General Counsel across the full range of legal matters affecting FT Partners' business and operations
Draft, review, negotiate, and revise investment banking engagement letters and related investment agreements
Draft, review, and revise employment agreements, offer letters, and related templates
Review and negotiate commercial agreements, including NDAs, SaaS and software licensing agreements, service agreements, consulting agreements, and other vendor contracts
Build and maintain contract playbooks(standard positions, approved fallbacks, alternative clause libraries) and integrate them into the firm's legal AI workflows
Improve the firm's standard agreement templates and corporate policies and procedures
Assist with managing paralegals and legal interns

Basic Qualifications:

2+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably at a major national law firm
Exceptional drafting, analytical, and editing skills
Demonstrated fluency with legal AI tools and a track record of integrating AI into document work flows
Admitted to the bar in good standing
A strong work ethic and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment
U.S. work authorization required. FT Partners will not sponsor applicants for work visas at application or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

Background in commercial and contract law
Exposure to financial services, FinTech, or investment banking
Familiarity with M&A and capital markets
Prior in-house experience at a financial institution or technology company

Equal Opportunity Employment:

FT Partners is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Where is the Associate Counsel position at Financialtechnologypartners located?

This position is based in New York City. Financialtechnologypartners has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Associate Counsel at Financialtechnologypartners earn?

Financialtechnologypartners has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Associate Counsel role at Financialtechnologypartners posted?

This role was posted on June 24, 2026 (15 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Is the Associate Counsel role at Financialtechnologypartners entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Financialtechnologypartners has listed.

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