Fintech & Payments Corporate Associate - San Francisco

Paul Hastings; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Francisco Office of Paul Hastings is seeking a junior or midlevel Corporate associate (3rd - 6th year) to join their Chambers Ranked Band 1 Global Fintech and Payment Systems practice. This role involves helping clients create innovative financial services and products, negotiating financial agreements, and assisting with financial services licensing.

Strong academic credentials and relevant law firm experience are required, along with critical skills such as excellent research, writing, and creativity. The expected salary range is $260,000 to $390,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have financial services regulatory experience, preferably in either the Fintech or Banking context.
• Experience with NMLS, consumer finance, payments, or consumer protection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help clients build innovative financial services and products.
• Negotiate commercial financial services agreements.
• Assist in financial services licensing and enforcement-related matters.

Skills

Creative and critical thinking

Attention to detail

Excellent research and writing skills

Strong judgment

Financial services regulatory experience

Education

Strong academic credentials

Law firm experience

Job description

The San Francisco Office of Paul Hastings is seeking a junior or midlevel Corporate associate (3rd - 6th year) to join their Chambers Ranked Band 1 Global Fintech and Payment Systems practice. This role involves helping clients create innovative financial services and products, negotiating financial agreements, and assisting with financial services licensing.

Strong academic credentials and relevant law firm experience are required, along with critical skills such as excellent research, writing, and creativity. The expected salary range is $260,000 to $390,000 annually.