Financial Services & Fintech Transactions Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; New York (NY); In loco; USD 260.000 - 390.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Descrizione del lavoro

Confidential Employer in New York, NY, is seeking a junior to mid-level transactional attorney to draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements for financial services and fintech transactions. You will advise banks, fintechs, and payment processors on strategic partnerships and innovative products, and support BaaS, embedded finance, and crypto-related arrangements.

The role requires a JD and 2+ years of transactional experience, with strong drafting, negotiating, and communication skills.

Competenze

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 2+ years of transactional legal experience preferred.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, or negotiating commercial agreements.
• Familiarity with banking, payments, fintech, lending, or financial services transactions.
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Active state bar admission or eligibility for admission through waiver in the jurisdiction of practice.

Mansioni

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements supporting financial services and fintech transactions.
• Advise banks, fintech companies, and payment processors on strategic partnerships and innovative financial products.
• Support Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), embedded finance, payment processing, deposit, and lending arrangements.
• Work on agreements involving co-brand credit cards, merchant acquiring, data aggregation, and BIN sponsorship programs.
• Assist with transactions involving digital asset wallets, stablecoin infrastructure, and cryptocurrency platforms.
• Independently manage components of transactions, coordinate with internal teams, and help clients navigate complex commercial arrangements.

Conoscenze

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Formazione

JD from an accredited law school

Descrizione del lavoro

Pay: $260,000.00 - $390,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on innovative financial services and fintech transactions shaping the future of banking, payments, and digital finance.
• Represent leading financial institutions, fintech companies, payment processors, and emerging technology businesses.
• Gain hands-on experience with strategic partnerships, Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), payment products, and digital asset infrastructure.
• Take ownership of meaningful transaction responsibilities while collaborating with experienced attorneys.
• Enjoy outstanding mentorship, career advancement opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and potential performance bonuses.

Location: New York, NY 10019. This is an office-based opportunity in Midtown Manhattan, not a fully remote position. The specific in-office schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Note: We are seeking a junior to mid-level transactional attorney with experience drafting, reviewing, or negotiating commercial agreements. A background in banking, payments, financial services, fintech, or related technology transactions is especially valuable.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are a leading international law firm advising financial institutions, technology businesses, and innovative companies on sophisticated transactions and strategic partnerships. Our collaborative financial services team helps clients bring new financial products, digital platforms, and business relationships to market.

Job Description

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements supporting financial services and fintech transactions.
• Advise banks, fintech companies, and payment processors on strategic partnerships and innovative financial products.
• Support Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), embedded finance, payment processing, deposit, and lending arrangements.
• Work on agreements involving co-brand credit cards, merchant acquiring, data aggregation, and BIN sponsorship programs.
• Assist with transactions involving digital asset wallets, stablecoin infrastructure, and cryptocurrency platforms.
• Independently manage components of transactions, coordinate with internal teams, and help clients navigate complex commercial arrangements.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 2+ years of transactional legal experience preferred, with strong junior associates also considered.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, or negotiating commercial agreements.
• Familiarity with banking, payments, fintech, lending, or financial services transactions.
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Active state bar admission or eligibility for admission through waiver in the jurisdiction of practice.

Why You Will Love Working Here

Our team combines sophisticated legal work with a supportive, collaborative culture. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to exciting financial services transactions, develop valuable client relationships, and strengthen your expertise in rapidly evolving fintech markets. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, retirement savings programs, family support resources, wellness benefits, professional development, mentoring, and flexible time-away opportunities.

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan