Banking, Payments and Fintech - Associate

Our New York office is seeking an associate with 2+ years of experience to join our Banking, Payments, and Fintech practice. The role involves advising financial services companies—including fintechs, payment providers, and banks—on U.S. federal and state laws governing payments, banking, and digital assets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising clients on regulatory compliance and transactional matters related to payments, banking, money transmission, and digital assets.
• Supporting the development, launch, and operation of innovative payment and banking products, including risk management and product design considerations.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements involving payment services, banking partnerships, embedded finance, and digital wallets.
• Assisting with corporate transactions in the regulated financial services space, including regulatory due diligence.
• Providing practical, business-oriented counsel to startups, growth-stage companies, and established financial institutions navigating evolving legal and regulatory frameworks.

Candidates should have strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. Admission to the New York bar or eligibility to promptly obtain admission is required.

• 2+ years of relevant experience in banking, payments, fintech, or financial services regulatory work.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state laws governing payments, banking, money transmission, and digital assets.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, transactional matters, and commercial contracting in the financial services sector.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management, and client service skills.
• Ability to manage complex matters in a collaborative environment.
• Admission to the New York bar or eligibility to promptly obtain admission.