Fintech Regulatory - Mid-Senior Level Associate

Fenwick & West • Santa Monica, CA

2d • $330,000 - $445,000

About The Position

We are seeking a mid-to-senior level fintech regulatory associate. The ideal candidate will have at least five (5) years of payments or banking law experience, including working on bank chartering or money transmission licensing. This position will be part of our larger Corporate Regulatory group that advises technology companies on navigating the legal, business and regulatory issues around online and mobile payments, consumer and peer-to-peer lending, virtual and digital currency, blockchain technology, token generation events, as well as prepaid, loyalty and rewards programs. Job Description: Five (5) years of payments or banking law experience, including working on bank chartering or money transmission licensing CA, WA or NY bar preferred, but not required Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills a must Experience with, or affinity for blockchain technology companies and cryptocurrency is a positive Experience working with financial regulators such as the OCC, CFTC, or state financial regulators is a plus To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript

Requirements

• Five (5) years of payments or banking law experience, including working on bank chartering or money transmission licensing
• Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills a must

Nice To Haves

• CA, WA or NY bar preferred, but not required
• Experience with, or affinity for blockchain technology companies and cryptocurrency is a positive
• Experience working with financial regulators such as the OCC, CFTC, or state financial regulators is a plus

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellbeing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees