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Associate - Financial Services Transactional

Advocates Legal Recruiting
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/16/2026

Mid-Level Financial Services Associate – Fintech. Payments. Power Moves.

New York or Washington, DC | 3–6 Years of Experience

Our AmLaw 100 client, a top-tier powerhouse in financial services and fintech transactions, is looking for a mid-level associate who’s not here to play it safe.

This is where you come to make deals, not memos.
Join a team that's shaping the future of money. You'll be at the table for high-stakes partnerships with global banks, disruptor fintechs, and major payment processors. Think BaaS, co-brand cards, BIN sponsorships, and everything pushing the edge of finance.

What You’ll Work On:

  • Strategic deals in the payments and lending space (credit, deposits, prepaid, and beyond)

  • High-impact commercial agreements for next-gen financial products

  • Complex structures that require real brains and real grit

What You’ll Get:

  • A seat in one of the most respected, battle-tested financial services teams in BigLaw

  • A career trajectory with clarity, and a firm that invests in your rise

  • Elite comp: $260K–$390K base, killer bonus potential, and top-shelf benefits

  • Hybrid flexibility, paid bar dues, and wellness perks that actually make a difference

  • The freedom to operate like an owner, not just another cog

What You Bring:

  • 3–6 years of experience owning key pieces of complex transactions

  • A sharp legal mind, killer drafting skills, and comfort with client contact

  • A real interest in fintech, payments, or financial services (bonus if you've touched any of it)

  • Bar membership in NY or DC (or the ability to waive in)

This isn’t your average associate role. It's for attorneys who want the front lines, not the sidelines.

Let’s talk. Click SCHEDULE A CALL or I'M INTERESTED below to start a confidential discussion.



Salary : $260,000 - $390,000

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