Payments and Fintech Associate (Mid-Level)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate attorney with 3-5 years of relevant experience to join its Payments and Fintech group in New York City, NY. This role offers the chance to work on innovative legal issues at the intersection of technology, finance, and regulatory policy, serving a diverse client base from startups to major financial institutions.

Duties

• Negotiate and draft complex commercial agreements, including payment processing and technology service arrangements.
• Advise clients on U.S. federal and state regulatory regimes impacting payments.
• Counsel clients on structuring innovative payments models and supporting high-risk industries.
• Support responses to law enforcement investigations and regulatory examinations.
• Conduct regulatory diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and investments in fintech.
• Advise on legal implications of launching novel fintech products and services.
• Contribute to thought leadership and business development initiatives.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to a state bar in good standing (NY or DC preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience at a law firm focusing on fintech, payments, or financial services.
• Knowledge of key payments regulations and commercial frameworks.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Experience advising on regulatory due diligence and high-risk payments preferred.
• Proactive, collaborative, and detail-oriented with excellent communication and analytical abilities.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to a state bar in good standing (NY or DC preferred).

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and client expectations.
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

Established more than a century ago, this distinguished law firm is a highly-regarded establishment and specializes in the areas of corporate law, intellectual property law, and green businesses. It has seven offices across the United States. The attorneys here are committed to maintaining diversity at the workplace. The firm has gained many honors of merit and is actively involved in numerous philanthropic activities throughout the year.