Associate - FinTech & Financial Services - Payments

Job DescriptionAssociate Attorney - Fintech & Financial Services (Payments Focus)Join a Leading AmLaw 100 Firm Innovating in Fintech and Financial ServicesLocation: New York CityAre you ready to shape the future of financial technology? Our AmLaw 100 client, a leader in representing groundbreaking innovators, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join their growing Fintech & Financial Services Practice Group. This position is a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge clients developing transformative payment products and platforms.About the RoleCollaborate with a dynamic team representing startup and founder-led fintech companies across all stages of development, from pre-formation to capital markets.Play a key entrepreneurial role in building a high-growth practice, with significant mentoring and direct partner interaction.Dive into a practice centered on developing strategies for emerging payment technologies while navigating complex regulatory frameworks.Contribute to a creative and forward-thinking team shaping the future of financial services innovation.Ideal Candidate Profile1-3 years of experience in payment productsservices and banking.Exceptional writing skills to articulate complex legal analyses effectively.A creative problem-solver who thrives in nuanced regulatory environments.A passion for fintech innovation and an energetic drive to help grow a practice.Licensed to practice in New York (or eligible for admission).Location & Work ArrangementNew York-based position with a hybrid work schedule (minimum two days in the office weekly, with flexibility for additional days as needed).Why This Opportunity Stands OutRepresent trailblazers in fintech, working on market-defining innovations.Enjoy a collaborative culture with mentoring, leadership opportunities, and the ability to influence the practice's petitive compensation package: $225,000 - $260,000 base salary (commensurate with experience), with potential discretionary prehensive Benefits PackageMonthly wellness reimbursements and 247 virtual counseling.Family-building support: IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing benefits.Generous parental leave, child care support, and college coaching for dependents.Health coverage, 401(k) with firm contributions and flexible spending accounts.Additional perks include life insurance, commuter benefits, CLE sponsorship, and bar dues coverage.Take the Next Step in Your CareerBe part of a practice shaping the future of fintech and financial services. This is a rare opportunity to advance your legal career while impacting an innovative and growing industry.

Created: 2025-02-15