Financial Services Regulatory Associate

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA and FSA

Life insurance

Parental leave

Vacation and sick time accrual

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Job summary

A law firm in New York seeks an experienced associate to join its Financial Services Regulatory practice. The ideal candidate has over five years of experience in technology and commercial transactions, with fintech, payments, cryptocurrency and digital assets exposure.

Responsibilities include advising clients, drafting and negotiating complex technology and commercial agreements, and collaborating with regulatory and corporate lawyers on innovative products.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience.
• Experience with fintech, digital asset transactions, and regulatory matters preferred.
• Strong academic credentials and commercial judgment.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on fintech, payments, and digital asset matters.
• Draft and negotiate complex technology and commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with regulatory and corporate lawyers on innovative products.
• Manage sophisticated matters and client relationships independently.

Skills

Technology licensing

SaaS agreements

Cross-functional collaboration

Fintech/digital asset experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced associate to join its Financial Services Regulatory practice in New York. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in technology and commercial transactions, particularly in the fintech, payments, cryptocurrency, and digital assets sectors.

Duties

• Advise clients on fintech, payments, and digital asset matters.
• Draft and negotiate complex technology and commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with regulatory and corporate lawyers on innovative products.
• Manage sophisticated matters and client relationships independently.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience.
• Experience with fintech and digital asset transactions preferred.
• Strong academic credentials and commercial judgment.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

Proficiency in technology licensing and SaaS agreements. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and long-term care coverage.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
• Vacation and sick time accrual.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.