Fintech Regulatory - Mid-Senior Level Associate

Fenwick & West LLP•Seattle, WA

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 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 Benefits and Compensation Details: At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. The anticipated range for this position is: $330,000 - $445,000 Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.

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
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