A leading law firm is seeking an experienced associate or special counsel to join its Financial Services Regulatory practice. 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 arrangements, strategic partnerships and other commercial structures. Work frequently sits at the intersection of technology and financial services regulation, covering areas such as bank-fintech partnerships, payment systems, blockchain, stablecoins, tokenization, custody and related infrastructure.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with regulatory and corporate lawyers to help clients structure and launch innovative products and commercial relationships. The role offers the opportunity to independently manage sophisticated matters and client relationships within a nationally recognized practice.

At least five years of experience with sophisticated technology and commercial transactions
Particular experience advising clients in fintech, payments, cryptocurrency and/or digital assets sectors
Experience drafting and negotiating complex technology and commercial agreements, including technology licensing, SaaS and cloud services agreements, strategic partnerships and other commercial arrangements
Desirable 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
Comfort 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 preferred

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