A leading law firm is seeking an experienced associate or special counsel to join its Financial Services Regulatory practice, with a focus on sophisticated technology and commercial transactions in the fintech, payments, cryptocurrency and digital assets sectors.

The role centres on drafting and negotiating complex technology and commercial agreements — including technology licensing, SaaS and cloud services agreements, strategic partnerships and other commercial arrangements. Matters at the intersection of technology and financial services regulation are central, such as bank-fintech partnerships, payments, blockchain, cryptocurrency, stablecoins, tokenization, custody and related infrastructure.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with regulatory and corporate lawyers to help clients structure and launch innovative products and commercial relationships, and should be comfortable independently managing sophisticated matters and client relationships.

At least five years' experience with sophisticated technology and commercial transactions
Particular experience advising clients in fintech, payments, cryptocurrency and/or digital assets
Experience drafting and negotiating complex technology and commercial agreements, including technology licensing, SaaS and cloud services, strategic partnerships and other commercial arrangements
Desirable: experience with fintech and digital asset products and platforms, including bank-fintech partnerships, payments, blockchain, cryptocurrency, stablecoins, tokenization, custody or related infrastructure
Comfort working with regulatory and corporate lawyers on product structuring and launches
Strong academic credentials, excellent drafting and negotiation skills and sound commercial judgment
Ability to independently manage sophisticated matters and client relationships
Preferred: experience at a nationally recognized law firm with a technology transactions, fintech and/or digital assets practice

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