Venable LLP · 1 day ago
Payments & Fintech Associate (Midlevel)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$215K/yr - $355K/yr
3+ years expVenable LLP is seeking a mid-level associate attorney to join its Payments & Fintech group. The role involves advising on legal issues at the intersection of technology, finance, and regulatory policy, while representing a diverse range of clients in the fintech and payments sectors.
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Responsibilities
Negotiate and draft complex commercial agreements including payment processing agreements, technology service arrangements, platform partnerships, and licensing deals involving fintech platforms and payment solutions
Advise clients on U.S. federal and state regulatory regimes impacting payments, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), anti-money laundering (AML) laws, money transmitter licensing (MTL), and consumer protection regulations
Counsel clients on structuring innovative payments models and supporting payments in higher risk industries
Support responses to federal and state law enforcement investigations, subpoenas, and regulatory examinations
Conduct regulatory diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and investments in the fintech and payments sectors, including assessing target companies' compliance posture
Advise on the legal implications of launching novel fintech products and services
Contribute the team’s prolific output of thought leadership, including authorizing client alerts, white papers, and articles; speaking on panels and at conferences; and supporting business development initiatives
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to a state bar in good standing (NY or DC preferred or ability to waive in)
3–5 years of experience at a law firm with a focus on fintech, payments, or financial services
Demonstrated knowledge of key payments regulations and commercial frameworks
Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and client expectations
A proactive, collaborative, and detail-oriented approach with excellent communication and analytical abilities
Preferred
Prior experience advising on regulatory due diligence and high-risk payments is strongly preferred
Company
Venable LLP
Venable provides advisory and legal solutions to businesses, organizations, and individuals.
1001-5000 employees
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