Financial Services + Fintech Transactional Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)
About The Position
Morrison Foerster is seeking a junior- to mid-level associate attorney to join its Financial Services Practice Group in Washington, D.C. or New York. Other U.S. locations may be considered on a case-by-case basis. The associate will work on cutting-edge financial services and fintech transactions representing banks, fintechs, payment processors, and cryptocurrency and digital asset issuers and platforms. The role involves independently managing components of transactions and working with strategic partnerships in the payments and lending space. Morrison Foerster describes itself as a collaborative, inclusive destination firm and offers career development, mentoring, sponsorship, and advancement resources for attorneys.
Requirements
- Demonstrated interest in financial services and fintech.
- Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
- Experience managing components of transactions independently.
- Admission to the state bar where the candidate will practice, or eligibility to waive in.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with strategic partnerships in payments and lending, including BaaS agreements, co-brand credit card agreements, digital asset wallets and stablecoin infrastructure, merchant acquiring agreements, data aggregation agreements, network incentive agreements, and/or BIN sponsorship agreements.
Responsibilities
- Work on financial services and fintech transactions for banks, fintechs, payment processors, and cryptocurrency and digital asset issuers and platforms.
- Manage components of transactions independently.
- Advise on strategic partnerships in the payments and lending space, including BaaS agreements, co-brand credit card agreements, digital asset wallets and stablecoin infrastructure, merchant acquiring agreements, data aggregation agreements, network incentive agreements, and/or BIN sponsorship agreements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage options.
- Parental leave and family benefits, including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts (HSA and FSA).
- 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans.
- Global wellness program, including access to health care advocates, an Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps.
- Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.
- Payment of annual fees for primary state bar registration and up to two professional associations; additional bar memberships may be approved case by case.
- Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono organizations and matters.
- Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations.
- Potential discretionary bonus, paid holidays, and flexible time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
