OF COUNSEL ATTORNEY - FINTECH & FINANCIAL SERVICES

Open to Multiple Locations - Full list at found at the bottom of this description.

A leading AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a seasoned Of Counsel Attorney to join its Fintech & Financial Services Practice Group. This role offers the opportunity to advise technology-driven and early-stage companies on complex regulatory and transactional matters involving federal securities laws and financial services regulation.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing
• 8+ years of substantive experience in financial services regulatory or fintech-related practice areas
• Strong knowledge of federal securities laws, including Investment Company Act status issues and related opinions
• Experience advising on broker-dealer and investment adviser registration, compliance, and status issues
• Familiarity with structuring and establishing alternative investment platforms
• SEC or other regulatory agency experience strongly preferred
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a wide range of securities law and financial regulatory issues
• Counsel technology and early-stage companies on compliance and operational structuring
• Provide guidance on broker-dealer and investment adviser registration and ongoing compliance obligations
• Evaluate Investment Company Act and Investment Advisers Act implications for fintech and investment platforms
• Draft legal opinions, policies, and governance materials related to securities and financial services matters
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to deliver comprehensive client solutions

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded fintech and financial services team at the forefront of legal innovation in emerging markets. Attorneys here work closely with entrepreneurs, investors, and technology leaders to navigate evolving regulatory landscapes and shape the next generation of financial products and platforms. The firm offers a collaborative environment, sophisticated client work, and the flexibility to work from multiple U.S. locations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Expected annual salary of $435,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Discretionary merit bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; 401(k) plan; HSA with firm contribution; FSAs; back-up child care; and commuter benefits
• Additional Perks: Family-building benefits (IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg freezing), wellness reimbursements, behavioral health support, and pet insurance, among others

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript for consideration.

CA (Palo Alto, San Francisco, Century City, Los Angeles, San Diego)

CO (Boulder)

DC (Washington)

DE (Wilmington)

MA (Boston)

NY (New York)

TX (Austin)

UT (Salt Lake City)

WA (Seattle)

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.