Financial Services Associate Attorney Digital Assets & Derivatives

Financial Services Associate Attorney Digital Assets & Derivatives

Direct Counsel is seeking a junior to mid-level Financial Services Associate Attorney to join an Am Law firm's highly regarded Financial Services practice in its New York or Washington, D.C. office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 2-5 years of experience in financial services regulatory matters and an interest in derivatives, digital assets, and emerging financial technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Advise financial services and fintech clients on regulatory matters involving derivatives, digital assets, and emerging financial technologies.
• Work on cutting-edge transactions involving blockchain technology, cryptocurrency markets, and digital asset platforms.
• Conduct regulatory analyses and advise clients on applicable SEC, CFTC, and Commodity Exchange Act requirements.
• Manage components of regulatory analyses, licensing projects, and transactions independently.
• Assist clients in navigating evolving regulatory frameworks affecting the financial services and digital asset industries.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to deliver innovative and practical client solutions.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience in financial services regulatory matters.
• Interest in or experience advising clients on derivatives, digital assets, and emerging financial technologies.
• Demonstrated interest in the digital assets ecosystem, including blockchain technology, cryptocurrency markets, and digital asset platforms.
• Knowledge of SEC and CFTC regulations, including derivatives regulation, and familiarity with the Commodity Exchange Act and related regulatory frameworks.
• Experience independently managing components of regulatory analyses, licensing projects, and/or transactions.
• Strong analytical, communication, and client service skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Admission to the bar in the state where practicing or eligibility to waive in.

Location: New York, NY; Washington, D.C. (other U.S. offices may be considered on a case-by-case basis).

Compensation: $235,000-$365,000 annually, depending on experience and office location, plus potential discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.