Junior to Mid-Level Financial Services Transactional Associate Attorney

A law firm in New York City, NY is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Financial Services Transactional Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience. The ideal candidate will support the financial services transactional practice, focusing on representing banks, fintechs, merchants, and payment processors in various transactions. Experience with strategic partnerships in payments and lending is essential for this role.

Duties:

• Independently manage components of financial services transactions under attorney supervision.
• Draft and negotiate agreements in the payments and lending space, such as BaaS agreements, co-brand credit card agreements, merchant acquiring agreements, data aggregation agreements, network incentive agreements, and BIN sponsorship agreements.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to financial services regulations and transactional matters.
• Provide legal advice and support to clients on regulatory compliance and transactional issues.
• Assist with due diligence reviews and transactional documentation preparation.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop strategic solutions and facilitate transactions.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience in financial services transactions at a law firm or corporate environment.
• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility for admission by waiver.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of financial services transactions and regulatory matters.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility for admission by waiver.

Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for transactional agreements.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Benefits Offered:

• Discretionary bonus.
• Health/welfare benefits, including parental, adoption, and fertility benefits.
• Flexible time off.
• Paid holidays.

This is one of the world's largest international law firms. This large and prominent New York firm's legal practice encompasses every major area of commercial law. Attorneys work closely together across offices and practice specialties. They share a dedication to superior client service, a culture of sharing and teamwork and a commitment to give back to the profession and the community. Associates participate in firm governance through membership in many of the firm's committees. Experienced attorneys devote a significant amount of time to the training and development of associates, and all attorneys are evaluated in part on their commitment to, and expertise in, the area of attorney development. Attorneys work very hard here, but they are rewarded with competitive salaries and nice bonuses.