Hourly Legal Counsel (Contract & Compliance Focus)

The Tie Inc. is the premier provider of information and data services for digital assets. Our flagship product, The Tie Terminal™, is an all-in-one platform which provides institutions with unmatched data coverage and customizable tools. In addition to our core product, we offer a broad range of institutional services, redistribution solutions, and corporate access offerings. We also host a leading series of first-in-class in-person events and webinars for industry professionals.

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced legal professional to join our legal team on an hourly, as-needed basis. This position reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer and involves close collaboration with our HR and Finance teams. The ideal candidate will have strong contract drafting skills, a practical business mindset, and excellent communication and drafting skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and redline commercial agreements, including customer and vendor contracts.
• Collaborate with Legal and HR teams on employment-related matters and associated documentation.
• Support Finance and Legal teams on a variety of compliance and tax-related issues, including contract amendments, order forms, and state registration filings.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant legal experience, with a preference for candidates who have both in-house and law firm backgrounds.
• Strong skills in contract drafting, negotiation, and legal communication.
• Highly-organized, detail-oriented, and responsive.
• Experience with SaaS agreements is preferred.
• Capable of working independently and managing multiple shifting priorities.
• J.D. and licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (New York preferred).
• Remote, occasional in-person work required in New York City office.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule; hours not guaranteed
• $125–$200 per hour, commensurate with experience