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 Washington, D.C. This role offers the opportunity to advise on legal issues at the intersection of technology, finance, and regulatory policy, working with clients 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 the 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.
• 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 skills.

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.
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and client expectations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

With a longtime DC presence, this strong and reputable firm takes an active role in community and pro bono activities. Recognizing the importance of longevity, this firm goes far to preserve its relationship with its associates. What does that mean for the firm employing hundreds of lawyers in a wide variety of practice areas? It means that associates are well trained and a family atmosphere is fostered. The firm is consistently ranked as one of the top 100 firms and generally considered a great place to work.