Financial Services Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Financial Services Associate Attorney in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate finance transactions, particularly in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. This role offers the opportunity to work with both emerging and established companies navigating the digital transformation of the financial services industry.

Duties

• Advise clients on corporate transactional and regulatory matters.
• Focus on blockchain, digital assets, and cryptocurrency issues.
• Assist with venture financings and fund formation.
• Provide guidance on regulatory enforcement and compliance.
• Collaborate with clients on innovative financial solutions.

Requirements

• Four to seven years of corporate finance transactions experience.
• Strong focus on blockchain and digital technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in legal research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and develop creative solutions.
• Bar membership in good standing in the practicing jurisdiction.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar membership in the practicing jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Proactive and independent work ethic.
• Ability to develop innovative client solutions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and financial benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

This is a national law firm with an especially strong West Coast presence. In keeping with the firm?s LA roots, it counts the entertainment industry as one of its top clients, while also proving indispensable to clients in the energy, financial services and banking, government, health, real estate, technology, and consumer products sectors. With a client- and industry-driven approach, the firm is unique in its provision of interdisciplinary services, such as business strategy and consulting, a feature that enhances opportunities and stability. This firm puts its money where its mouth is when it comes to fostering professional development ? attorneys are given an ?investment account? ? a billable number to record time pursuing professional development activities. This, combined with leanly staffed matters, yields excellent opportunities for career advancement.