
Commercial Contracts Associate (NDA) at Norm Law (London, United Kingdom)
Norm Law· London, United Kingdom·
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About Norm Law
Norm Law is the premier AI-native law firm, built for global institutions.
Powered by Norm Ai, we combine elite legal talent with purpose-built AI agents to deliver faster, more precise, and more reliable legal services.
This Role As a Commercial Contracts Associate (NDA), you will work on a high impact team that provides important services to Norm Law’s clients, while using AI agents to streamline the drafting, review, and execution process in providing non-disclosure agreement review for clients. You’ll collaborate closely with partners, clients, and technology teams to deliver efficient, precise, and data-driven legal services for in-house legal teams of leading asset managers. Our practice embraces the use of AI to reduce burden and increase your ability to focus on strategic legal judgment and client engagement.
What You'll Do
- Document Drafting, Review, and Negotiation: Leverage AI agents to generate, compare, negotiate, and redline NDAs tailored to client guidelines
- Incorporating Legal Context: Advise clients on their NDA playbooks and market standards, including ensuring AI agents understand each client's specific context and comparing client’s actual practices with playbook positions in order to guide updates.
- NDA Execution: Integrate AI agents into workflow management, execution, negotiation, and coordination with counterparties for any NDAs.
- Client Advisory: Partner with clients to demonstrate how AI-assisted workflows improve accuracy, transparency, and velocity.
- Collaboration with Tech: Work closely with the technology teams to continue to make the NDA review process even more efficient using AI.
- Managing high volumes of requests: Maintain a tracker, manage multiple high priority requests simultaneously and communicate timing expectations to clients and consistently and proactively follow up and move negotiations forward.
What We're Looking For
Core Qualifications
- Qualified solicitor admitted in England and Wales, with a current Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) practising certificate.
- 2+ years of experience reviewing NDAs or similar agreements.
- Strong drafting and communication skills; meticulous attention to detail.
- Interest in applying technology to enhance traditional deal workflows.
What Success Looks Like
- 30 Days: Learn firm AI platforms; begin supporting the commercial contracts team using AI-enabled review and drafting.
- 60 Days: Independently manage discrete components of NDA review with AI support.
- 90 Days: Lead AI-augmented workstreams in live NDA reviews, improving efficiency and accuracy in document management and execution processes.
Benefits
Benefits: pension plan with an employer contribution, medical and dental insurance coverage, employee referral bonus program, initial 2 week onboarding in the US.
Work Location Location: Central London Work model: Hybrid In-office expectation: 4-5 days per week
Why Join Norm Law
You’ll be part of the founding UK team bringing a proven US category leader to a receptive UK market. You’ll have autonomy, visibility, and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships — backed by a world-class product, an experienced executive team, and a growing global reputation.
To learn more about Norm Law, visit our website.
Why work at Norm Law
- Culture highlights: A fast-paced learning environment at the intersection of law, AI, and technology; described as "the premier AI-native law firm built for the future of legal practice."
- Remote/hybrid/office policy: On-site in New York City for most roles; "Legal Engineer - Forward Deployed" roles are hybrid; relocation reimbursement to NYC is provided.
- Notable perks:
- Competitive salary and equity ownership
- Premium healthcare coverage for employees and dependents
- 401(k) plan with highly competitive employer matching
- Paid parental leave (generous)
- Free meals, snacks, and drinks; daily complimentary lunches on in-office days
- State bar fee reimbursement
- Relocation reimbursement to NYC
- Engineering culture: Legal Engineers (non-practicing lawyers from top law schools who design AI systems) work alongside traditional attorneys; the firm emphasizes continuous learning through high-impact challenges and the chance to lead the change in how legal work gets done.