An elite law firm is seeking an experienced associate or special counsel to join its Financial Services Regulatory practice in Washington, DC. The role focuses on sophisticated technology and commercial transactions for clients in the fintech, payments, cryptocurrency, and digital assets sectors.

The position involves drafting and negotiating complex technology and commercial agreements, including technology licensing, SaaS and cloud services agreements, strategic partnerships, and other commercial arrangements. The attorney will work closely with regulatory and corporate lawyers to help clients structure and launch innovative products and commercial relationships at the intersection of technology and financial services regulation.

Ideal candidates will have experience with transactions involving fintech and digital asset products and platforms, such as bank-fintech partnerships, payments, blockchain, cryptocurrency, stablecoins, tokenization, custody, or related infrastructure.

At least 5 years of experience with sophisticated technology and commercial transactions
Particular experience advising clients in the fintech, payments, cryptocurrency, and/or digital assets sectors
Experience drafting and negotiating complex technology and commercial agreements, including technology licensing, SaaS, cloud services, strategic partnerships, and other commercial arrangements
Experience with transactions involving fintech and digital asset products and platforms (e.g., bank-fintech partnerships, payments, blockchain, cryptocurrency, stablecoins, tokenization, custody, or related infrastructure) is particularly desirable
Comfortable working with regulatory and corporate lawyers to structure and launch innovative products and commercial relationships
Strong academic credentials, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, sound commercial judgment, and the 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 is preferred

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