Legal Associate Jobs in New York

We're looking for a senior corporate lawyer to help Lemonade navigate the legal complexities of being a public, high-growth company at the intersection of insurance and AI. Reporting into our CLO, this role sits at the center of Lemonade's Legal team, partnering directly with executive leadership and the Board on everything from capital markets and M&A to corporate governance and commercial strategy.

We believe three things matter for every role at Lemonade: drive to push through challenges, efficiency that keeps standards high while moving fast, and adaptability that lets you pivot with data and AI insights. These aren't buzzwords, they're how we actually work.

We’ve been AI-native since 2015. We're building the future of insurance with AI at its core, and we love people who are genuinely excited to learn and grow alongside these tools.

In this role you'll

• Lead legal support for capital markets activities, including equity offerings, debt issuances, and capital management initiatives

• Advise management and the Board on SEC, NYSE, and other securities law requirements, including periodic reporting, insider trading compliance, Regulation FD, and Rule 10b5-1 plans

• Manage disclosure controls and procedures, proxy statements, Form 4 filings, and investor communications

• Drive legal execution of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic investments, including due diligence, transaction structuring, and negotiation

• Oversee significant commercial agreements, vendor contracts, and strategic partnerships, while building scalable contracting processes and templates

• Advise executive leadership and the Board on corporate governance matters, fiduciary duties, and delegations of authority

• Support Board and committee meetings as Assistant Corporate Secretary, and monitor regulatory and legislative developments across our operating jurisdictions

What you'll need

• 10+ years of relevant legal experience at a nationally recognized law firm and/or public company legal department

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction in good standing

• Deep expertise in securities law, public company reporting, SOX compliance, and corporate governance

• Proven M&A and strategic transaction experience, including cross-functional project management and coordination of outside counsel

• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills, with experience advising senior executives, boards, and audit committees

• Genuine enthusiasm for AI-powered legal tools, and a track record of building or improving legal workflows with technology

• Ready to work in our NYC office 3 days per week

Please note that we are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas.

Lemonade's US base salary range for this full-time position is $225,000 - $250,000 plus equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Our competitive total rewards package includes comprehensive health & wellness coverage, equity, a 401(k) plan with employer match, 20 paid vacation days, and parental leave. Speak to your recruiter to hear more about the specific salary range for your preferred location and our total rewards package.