An established financial services regulatory practice is seeking an experienced associate or special counsel to advise clients on sophisticated technology and commercial transactions at the intersection of technology and financial services regulation. The role sits within a collaborative team that partners closely with regulatory and corporate lawyers to help clients structure and launch innovative products and commercial relationships.

The position focuses on fintech, payments, cryptocurrency and digital assets matters. The successful candidate will draft and negotiate complex technology and commercial agreements, including technology licensing, SaaS and cloud services arrangements, strategic partnerships and other commercial contracts, while helping clients navigate the regulatory considerations that shape these deals.

This is an opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility, independently manage sophisticated matters and client relationships, and work on cutting-edge products and platforms in a fast-evolving sector.

At least five years of experience with sophisticated technology and commercial transactions
Particular experience advising clients in the fintech, payments, cryptocurrency and/or digital assets sectors
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex technology and commercial agreements, including technology licensing, SaaS and cloud services, strategic partnerships and other commercial arrangements
Experience with fintech and digital asset products and platforms — such as bank-fintech partnerships, payments, blockchain, cryptocurrency, stablecoins, tokenization, custody or related infrastructure — is particularly desirable
Comfort working alongside regulatory and corporate lawyers to structure and launch innovative products and commercial relationships
Strong academic credentials, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, and sound commercial judgment
Ability to independently manage sophisticated matters and client relationships
Experience at a nationally recognized law firm with a technology transactions, fintech and/or digital assets practice preferred

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