Associate Counsel

Description

The Associate Counsel provides legal advice and services on a wide range of contract, business, and operational matters. You will work closely with the Board and senior leadership to identify and mitigate legal and risk issues across the firm. Additionally, the Associate Counsel will contribute to both short-term and long-term strategic initiatives, helping to align legal considerations with the broader firm's goals. This position is based in Portsmouth, NH, and requires a Juris Doctor (JD) as well as active admission to practice law in the state of New Hampshire.

What You'll Do

• Advise on regulatory, compliance, employment, and corporate law issues affecting the firm.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), leases, and other key legal documents.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and implement appropriate compliance strategies.
• Collaborate with departments across the firm to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee litigation, regulatory inquiries, and customer complaints.
• Serve as Corporate Secretary, managing governance processes, board meetings, and corporate filings.
• Contribute to the firm's risk strategy as a member of the Risk Committee.
• Supervise junior legal staff and manage relationships with outside counsel.
• Stay current on legal trends through ongoing professional development.

What You'll Bring

• Juris Doctor required
• Admitted to practice law in New Hampshire
• 5-7 years of post-bar professional legal experience
• Corporate law experience, with in-house corporate legal experience a plus
• Knowledge of investment adviser regulatory requirements is a plus

What We Offer

At Prime Buchholz, a proud B-Corp organization, we believe in aligning our success with a positive impact on the world. We also believe that great work deserves meaningful rewards. In addition to a competitive annual salary and bonus plus comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, you'll enjoy a range of perks designed to support your well-being, including:

• Flexibility & Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home up to two days a week, with a weekly anchor day in the office to foster team collaboration and connection.
• Savings: Plan for your future with our 401(k) match and profit-sharing program, designed to help you build long-term financial security.
• Community: We support your commitment to giving back with matching charitable contributions and paid volunteer time for causes that matter to you.
• Time: Take time to recharge with our flexible time-off policy and 11 paid holidays. Plus, we offer additional time off to support you through life's major milestones, including family growth.

Prime Buchholz is committed to building and preserving a culture where individuals from different personal and professional backgrounds can thrive, contribute and grow. The collective sum of our individual differences, knowledge, life experiences, and unique talents is the foundation for our accomplishments and impact.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law. We strive to create a supportive community where we are all comfortable and confident to be authentic, open and curious.