Fintech and Financial Services Mid-Level Associate (3rd–5th Year)

Job overview

The Fintech and Financial Services Mid-Level Associate (3rd–5th Year) role is listed in San Jose, CA. Compensation is not specified; the posting states a Cravath-scale base salary commensurate with class year and eligibility for a discretionary performance-based bonus. Direct Counsel represents a law firm seeking an associate for its Fintech and Financial Services practice. The associate advises financial institutions, fintech companies, and other clients on regulatory matters and transactions. The role supports client needs across payments, digital assets, licensing, compliance, bank partnerships, investments, and capital markets.

What you'll do

• Advise clients on federal and state regulatory requirements, licensing, compliance frameworks, and bank partnership structures
• counsel on payments regulation, money transmission, digital assets, cryptocurrency, and blockchain products
• lead and support M&A transactions, strategic investments, and capital markets activities
• draft and negotiate commercial and technology agreements
• monitor regulatory developments and provide guidance
• collaborate on domestic and cross-border transactions and regulatory matters.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

fintech

financial services

mid-level associate

3rd–5th year

san jose ca

direct counsel

regulatory counseling

payments

digital assets

m&a

capital markets

blockchain

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• parental leave
• professional development and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

The posting seeks a J.D., 3–5 years of relevant experience, and admission to the New York and/or California Bar or eligibility for admission.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.