Commercial Contracts Associate (NDA)

About the role

As a Commercial Contracts Associate (NDA), you will work on a high-impact team that provides important services to Norm Law’s clients, while using AI agents to streamline the drafting, review, and execution process for non-disclosure agreements. You’ll collaborate closely with partners, clients, and technology teams to deliver efficient, precise, and data-driven legal services for in-house legal teams of leading asset managers. Our practice embraces the use of AI to reduce burden and increase your ability to focus on strategic legal judgment and client engagement.

In this role, you’ll support:

• Document Drafting & Review: Leverage AI agents to generate, compare, and redline NDAs tailored to client guidelines.
• Incorporating Legal Context: Work with clients to advise them on their NDA playbooks and provide guidance on market standards, including ensuring AI agents understand each client’s specific context.
• NDA Execution: Integrate AI agents into workflow management, execution, negotiation, and coordination with counterparties for any NDAs.
• Client Advisory: Partner with clients to demonstrate how AI-assisted workflows improve accuracy, transparency, and velocity.
• Collaboration with Tech: Work closely with the technology teams to continue to make the NDA review process even more efficient using AI.

What success looks like

• 30 Days: Learn firm AI platforms; begin supporting the commercial contracts team using AI-enabled review and drafting.
• 60 Days: Independently manage discrete components of NDA review with AI support.
• 90 Days: Lead AI-augmented workstreams in live NDA reviews, improving efficiency and accuracy in document management and execution processes.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD); active bar admission in New York.
• 3-6 years of experience reviewing NDAs or similar agreements.
• Strong drafting and communication skills; meticulous attention to detail.
• Interest in applying technology to enhance traditional deal workflows.

Pay

$170,000 - $200,000 per year

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Benefits

• Competitive salary along with equity compensation.
• Comprehensive 401(k) plan with an employer match.
• Top-tier insurance coverage, including health, dental, hospital, accident, and vision plans.
• Relocation reimbursement for candidates needing to relocate to NYC.
• Fast-paced learning environment with constant professional growth opportunities.