Junior Legal Counsel

Third Bridge is a market-leading investment research firm. We provide integrated solutions for the world’s top investors and business leaders to help them make smarter and faster decisions. No other company in the world provides the same holistic investment offering: our superpower is the combination of human insights and unique investor-led content with a global expert network. We serve over 1,000 investment firms, offering clients 24/7 coverage through our team of 1,600+ employees located across twelve offices.

What You'll Do

You will provide vital legal support for our US operations, focusing on the efficient execution of commercial agreements and contributing to our legal innovation roadmap. Working closely with our Head of Legal in the UK and our wider international legal team, you will help navigate the legal landscape of a high-growth environment. Your responsibilities include:

• Commercial Contracting: Support the drafting, negotiation, and review of agreements (client contracts, vendor contracts, NDAs). You will work alongside senior team members to provide rapid, high-quality turnaround for our commercial teams.

• Regulatory Compliance Support: Help advise the business on US financial services regulations, securities law, and data privacy. You will assist in ensuring consistency and compliance across our operations under the guidance of the global legal team.

• Legal Advisory & Training: Assist in translating complex legal requirements into plain language for internal stakeholders. You will support the delivery of training to commercial and HR teams, helping balance risk with business opportunity.

• Legal Innovation & Process Improvement: Assist in the evolution of our legal tech stack. You will play a key role in the day-to-day implementation of AI solutions and CLM tools to help streamline processes and enable business self-service.

What You’ll Bring

Legal Qualification: From an accredited US law school and an active bar admission in Texas or another US state (or ability to obtain Texas bar admission).

Commercial Foundation: Developing experience in contract drafting and negotiation. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and eager to grow your commercial skills.

Regulatory Interest: A strong interest or foundational experience in financial services, securities law, and compliance frameworks. Familiarity with IP and data protection laws is a plus.

Innovation Mindset: A genuine enthusiasm for legal tech and automation. You are excited about using AI to reduce manual workloads.

Communication Skills: The ability to explain legal concepts clearly and a desire to learn how legal strategy enables sales and business velocity.

Organization: Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Collaboration: A proactive team player who enjoys learning from others and building relationships across commercial, compliance, and technology teams.

Preferred Experience: Experience within a SaaS company, tech-first environment, or information services is highly regarded.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $145,000 base salary plus annual company bonus scheme dependent on individual and company performance.

• Vacation: 15 vacation days and 2 personal days, increasing to 20 vacation days after 2 years of service.

• Volunteer Time: 2 CSR volunteer days annually.

• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare coverage through Cigna (including a 100% employer-paid option), Wellhub access, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Insurance: Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.

• Savings Accounts: Pre-tax commuter, dependent care FSA, HSA, and medical FSA options.

• Retirement: 401(k) plan with Roth and traditional options, including a company match of up to 5%. Access to Prosperwise financial advice.

• Additional Perks: Competitive parental leave, pet insurance, personal development allowance, and phone allowance.

• Culture: Stocked kitchens, regular social gatherings, and a strong commitment to ESG and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.

The successful candidate must, by the start of employment, have permission to work in the country they are applying to. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. If you are not 100% sure if you meet every single criteria, please apply anyway—we’d love to hear from you.