Associate Attorney

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL | GREENWICH, CT

KEY DETAILS Location:

Greenwich, CT Work Arrangement:

Hybrid –

4 days in office / 1 day remote (Monday–Thursday in office) Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM ET Salary:

Up to

$180K base

, depending on experience Bonus:

Discretionary bonus;

20–40% bonus opportunity Experience:

2–3+ years of corporate/transactional legal experience required Important:

Must be willing to

commute to the Greenwich office

. No litigation experience needed. POSITION OVERVIEW This is a

newly created in-house legal position

with an international commodities trading company. The ideal attorney is a smart, curious legal generalist who can learn the business, understand the company's operations, identify potential issues, and work with the appropriate legal experts when needed. You’ll have broad exposure across

corporate governance, entity management, commercial contracts, M&A, banking/finance agreements, employment matters, and international business operations

. This is a hands-on opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to grow within an in-house environment. WHAT YOU’LL DO • Support

corporate governance

, including annual shareholder meetings, shareholder communications, corporate calendars, and governance deadlines • Review and interpret

shareholder agreements, corporate bylaws, M&A agreements

, and related corporate documents • Ensure annual reports, filings, and corporate good-standing requirements are completed • Support the

formation and maintenance of legal entities

across multiple jurisdictions, including coordination with local and outside counsel • Review and help draft

buy/sell and commercial contracts

related to the company's commodities trading activities • Review contracts and terms & conditions to identify legal and business issues • Work with the Head of Tax and other internal stakeholders on entity setup and ongoing entity requirements • Review

asset-based lending and banking agreements

, including covenants, notices, and compliance requirements • Assist with employment-related legal matters and coordinate with appropriate employment law counsel as needed • Identify legal issues and determine when to consult with specialized internal or outside counsel • Coordinate with attorneys and advisors across different jurisdictions to support international operations • Provide practical legal guidance while developing a strong understanding of the company's business and operations WHAT YOU’LL BRING •

2–3+ years of corporate, transactional, commercial, or similar legal experience • JD and active bar admission • Experience reviewing and/or drafting

commercial contracts • Strong understanding of

corporate governance and entity matters • Ability to analyze agreements and identify potential legal or business issues • Strong research, analytical, writing, and communication skills • Ability to learn new industries, business models, and legal issues quickly • Strong judgment and willingness to seek guidance from the appropriate legal experts when needed • Collaborative, hands-on approach and ability to work effectively with internal teams and outside counsel •

Commodity trading, procurement, international business, or similar commercial industry experience is a plus •

No litigation experience required COMPENSATION & BENEFITS •

Up to $180K base salary

, depending on experience •

20–40% discretionary bonus opportunity • 100% employee-covered medical insurance through

Oxford via UnitedHealthcare • Dental and vision through

Delta Dental/Vision • Disability insurance • 401(k) with company match after 1 year –

50% of the first 60% contributed • 20 days of PTO per year plus company holidays • Eligible for bonus after 1 year • Free shuttle service to and from the train station • Onsite gym WHY JOIN? •

Brand-new in-house legal role

with significant visibility and responsibility • Work across corporate, commercial, finance, employment, M&A, and international legal matters • Opportunity to

learn the business and become a trusted legal resource

across the organization • Collaborate directly with senior leadership, internal stakeholders, and legal experts across multiple jurisdictions