Position:      Financial Services Transactional Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)
Office:          New York, NY; Washington, DC
Experience:  3 – 6 years of experience 

Ideal Candidate: The financial services practice at Morrison & Foerster is seeking a junior to mid-level associate to be resident in our Washington, D.C. or New York offices (other US locations may be considered on a case-by-case basis).  The ideal candidate will have demonstrated interest in financial services transactions to support our financial services transactional practice in our representation of banks, fintechs, merchants and payment processors. 

The candidate should have:

• Experience managing components of transactions independently; 
• Strong analytical, drafting and communication skills;
• Familiarity working on strategic partnerships in the payments and lending space (e.g., installment lending, credit card, deposit products, prepaid accounts, and other payment products), including BaaS agreements, co-brand credit card agreements, merchant acquiring agreements, data aggregation agreements, network incentive agreements, and/or BIN sponsorship agreements; and 
• Bar admission in the state in which the attorney practices is required.

Successful candidates will join a dynamic, highly-rated, and diverse team working on cutting edge financial services and fintech transactions.

Where required by law, salary ranges are stated below. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, health/welfare benefits (including parental, adoption, and fertility benefits), flexible time off, and paid holidays. The range displayed is specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors including but not limited to the following: market data and ranges; an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience (including class year); and, certain degrees, licensing, and certifications.

New York, NY annual salary range: $250,000 to $345,000
Washington, DC annual salary range: $250,000 to $345,000

Inquiries:

For questions regarding this position, please contact Lauren Galluzzo, Attorney Recruiting Manager.

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