Pernini Legal, LLC
Financial Services Transactional Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)
Pernini Legal, LLC, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States, 56972
FINANCIAL SERVICES TRANSACTIONAL ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
PAYMENTS & FINTECH
Locations: Washington, DC | New York, NY
**Other locations considered on a case-by-case basis. Full list of locations found at the bottom of this description.
An international
AmLaw 50 firm
is seeking a talented junior to mid-level
Associate Attorney
to join its leading
Financial Services Practice Group
in
New York
or
Washington ,
DC (link removed) This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact intellectual property and commercial transactions for cutting-edge technology clients across the globe.
Candidate Profile
JD
from a
top-tier law school
with an
excellent academic record (link removed)> Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction , in good standing.
36 years
of substantive experience in
financial services
transactions , preferably involving
fintech and payments -related matters.
Demonstrated interest in working with
financial institutions ,
fintech companies , and innovative
service providers (link removed)> Familiarity with the formation of
strategic partnerships in the
payments and lending
space , including BaaS, co-brand credit card, merchant acquiring, data aggregation, network incentive, and/or BIN sponsorship agreements.
Ability to manage components of complex transactions independently and collaboratively.
Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
Represent innovative
banks ,
fintechs ,
merchants , and
technology platforms
in
cutting-edge financial services transactions (link removed)> Draft, review, and negotiate
a broad range of
financial services agreements , including
product development partnerships ,
payment processing
agreements, and
data use arrangements (link removed)> Advise clients on legal considerations related to
consumer lending ,
payments ,
deposit products , and
digital assets (link removed)> Support transactional due diligence
in M&A, joint ventures, and investments in the fintech space. Collaborate with attorneys across disciplines, including regulatory, corporate, IP, and litigation, to provide holistic legal solutions.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, diverse, and top-ranked Financial Services group that is deeply
engaged in the evolution of fintech and financial products (link removed) The firm fosters a culture of mentorship, inclusion, and transparencywhere attorneys at every level are
empowered
to take ownership of their careers. You'll work on
market-shaping deals
with
industry-leading clients , while benefiting from a best-in-class professional development platform, including structured mentorship, career coaching, and a clear advancement framework. With robust support and training at every stage, our client provides a standout platform for developing your practice in
one of the fastest-growing sectors of the legal industry (link removed)>
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive Salary :
$260,000
$390,000 , commensurate with experience and class year.
Discretionary merit
bonus eligibility (link removed)>
Comprehensive Benefits Package : Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; 401(k) plan; HSA/FSA plans; flexible time away; mentorship and sponsorship programs; and backup elder and childcare.
Additional Perks : Include family-building benefits (adoption and fertility treatments), employer-matching gift programs for donations to law schools and charitable organizations, global wellness programs, an employee assistance program, and health care advocates, among others.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a
cover letter ,
resume ,
law school transcript , and
deal sheet
for consideration.
Locations
CA (Los Angeles, Palo Alto, San Diego, San Francisco)
CO (Denver)
DC (Washington)
FL (Miami)
MA (Boston)
NY (New York)
TX (Austin)
Our client is an
Equal Opportunity Employer (link removed)>
#LI-DNP
Locations: Washington, DC | New York, NY
**Other locations considered on a case-by-case basis. Full list of locations found at the bottom of this description.
An international
AmLaw 50 firm
is seeking a talented junior to mid-level
Associate Attorney
to join its leading
Financial Services Practice Group
in
New York
or
Washington ,
DC (link removed) This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact intellectual property and commercial transactions for cutting-edge technology clients across the globe.
Candidate Profile
JD
from a
top-tier law school
with an
excellent academic record (link removed)> Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction , in good standing.
36 years
of substantive experience in
financial services
transactions , preferably involving
fintech and payments -related matters.
Demonstrated interest in working with
financial institutions ,
fintech companies , and innovative
service providers (link removed)> Familiarity with the formation of
strategic partnerships in the
payments and lending
space , including BaaS, co-brand credit card, merchant acquiring, data aggregation, network incentive, and/or BIN sponsorship agreements.
Ability to manage components of complex transactions independently and collaboratively.
Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
Represent innovative
banks ,
fintechs ,
merchants , and
technology platforms
in
cutting-edge financial services transactions (link removed)> Draft, review, and negotiate
a broad range of
financial services agreements , including
product development partnerships ,
payment processing
agreements, and
data use arrangements (link removed)> Advise clients on legal considerations related to
consumer lending ,
payments ,
deposit products , and
digital assets (link removed)> Support transactional due diligence
in M&A, joint ventures, and investments in the fintech space. Collaborate with attorneys across disciplines, including regulatory, corporate, IP, and litigation, to provide holistic legal solutions.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, diverse, and top-ranked Financial Services group that is deeply
engaged in the evolution of fintech and financial products (link removed) The firm fosters a culture of mentorship, inclusion, and transparencywhere attorneys at every level are
empowered
to take ownership of their careers. You'll work on
market-shaping deals
with
industry-leading clients , while benefiting from a best-in-class professional development platform, including structured mentorship, career coaching, and a clear advancement framework. With robust support and training at every stage, our client provides a standout platform for developing your practice in
one of the fastest-growing sectors of the legal industry (link removed)>
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive Salary :
$260,000
$390,000 , commensurate with experience and class year.
Discretionary merit
bonus eligibility (link removed)>
Comprehensive Benefits Package : Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; 401(k) plan; HSA/FSA plans; flexible time away; mentorship and sponsorship programs; and backup elder and childcare.
Additional Perks : Include family-building benefits (adoption and fertility treatments), employer-matching gift programs for donations to law schools and charitable organizations, global wellness programs, an employee assistance program, and health care advocates, among others.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a
cover letter ,
resume ,
law school transcript , and
deal sheet
for consideration.
Locations
CA (Los Angeles, Palo Alto, San Diego, San Francisco)
CO (Denver)
DC (Washington)
FL (Miami)
MA (Boston)
NY (New York)
TX (Austin)
Our client is an
Equal Opportunity Employer (link removed)>
#LI-DNP