What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counsel position at Norm AI?
About Norm Ai
Norm Ai is the Compliance AI Platform for legal standards-based reasoning & workflow automation.
We developed the first Domain Specific Language (DSL) for fully representing regulatory requirements in an AI engine. This DSL, deployed with our enterprise platform, enables Norm clients to transform workflows and apply compliance checks at the source of business activities.
We are setting the norms for compliance processes at the largest institutions in the world. Our client base includes firms with a combined $17 Trillion in assets under management, and growing quickly.
Our Software Engineers came from Palantir, Google, Meta, AWS, Harvard, Stanford, and MIT. Our Legal Engineers are from Harvard Law, Stanford Law, Yale Law, Sullivan & Cromwell, Simpson Thacher, Davis Polk, Greenberg Traurig, the SEC, the Marines, and FINRA.
This Role
As Counsel at Norm AI, you will be responsible for managing the legal functions critical to our business, ensuring we operate effectively within legal frameworks while enabling growth. This includes drafting and negotiating key contracts, overseeing compliance with relevant regulations, and advising on emerging AI-related legal challenges. You will work cross-functionally to align legal priorities with business objectives, providing clear and actionable guidance. You will ensure that Norm operates effectively within the boundaries of evolving legal and regulatory frameworks while supporting its business objectives.
This is a highly collaborative role that requires a proactive, detail-oriented lawyer with strong transactional experience, a background in technology, and an understanding of AI-related legal and regulatory landscapes. You'll play a key role in enabling Norm AI to scale responsibly while maintaining trust with clients and stakeholders.
The role is based in our office, at 7 WTC.
Responsibilities
- Commercial Contracts : Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including NDAs, vendor contracts, and Statements of Work.
- Legal Operations : Develop and manage processes for tracking and meeting contractual commitments, ensuring timely execution and compliance.
- Data Privacy & Compliance : Provide guidance on global AI & data privacy laws and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
- Risk Management : Identify and mitigate legal risks while aligning legal solutions with business goals.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with internal teams to address legal questions and align on strategies that support company goals.
- AI Legal Landscape : Monitor developments in AI-related legal and regulatory frameworks and provide strategic insights to help Norm navigate emerging challenges.
- Process Improvement : Create and implement tools and workflows to streamline legal operations and improve efficiency across the organization.
Skills & Experience - Core
Skills & Experience - Pluses
200,000 - $250,000 a year
Plus equity.
What Success Looks Like
30 Days
Build a thorough understanding of Norm's business, products, and existing legal processes.
Begin drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.
Develop relationships with key internal teams to understand their legal needs.
60 Days
Independently manage commercial agreements and contractual workflows.
Provide actionable guidance on data privacy compliance and risk management.
Begin advising on AI-related regulatory issues and their impact on business operations.
90 Days
Operate as Norm AI's primary legal advisor, managing all legal functions with minimal oversight.
Implement scalable processes for contract management and compliance tracking.
Provide proactive insights on emerging legal and regulatory challenges, shaping company strategy.
Salary : $200,000 - $250,000
