8 September 2026
Key requirements
At least five years of experience with sophisticated technology and commercial transactions Particular experience advising clients in the fintech, payments, cryptocurrency and/or digital assets sectors Experience drafting and negotiating complex technology and commercial agreements, including technology licensing, SaaS and cloud services agreements, strategic partnerships and other commercial arrangements Strong academic credentials
TrendsThe role
Cooley is seeking a Financial Services Regulatory associate or special counsel with 5+ years of experience in New York. This role focuses on advising clients in the fintech, payments, cryptocurrency, and digital assets sectors on technology and commercial transactions, particularly at the intersection of technology and financial services regulation.
What you'll do
- Work with regulatory and corporate lawyers to help clients structure and launch innovative products and commercial relationships at the intersection of technology and financial services regulation
What we're looking for
At least five years of experience with sophisticated technology and commercial transactions
Particular experience advising clients in the fintech, payments, cryptocurrency and/or digital assets sectors
Experience drafting and negotiating complex technology and commercial agreements, including technology licensing, SaaS and cloud services agreements, strategic partnerships and other commercial arrangements
Strong academic credentials
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
Sound commercial judgment
Ability to independently manage sophisticated matters and client relationships
Experience with transactions involving fintech and digital asset products and platforms – including bank-fintech partnerships, payments, blockchain, cryptocurrency, stablecoins, tokenization, custody or related infrastructure· nice to have
Experience at a nationally recognized law firm with a technology transactions, fintech and/or digital assets practice· nice to have
Benefits
Medical
Health savings account
Dental
Vision
Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Life insurance
AD&D
Long-term care coverage
Backup care for children and/or adults
Other parental support benefits
Firm-paid life insurance
Firm-paid AD&D
Firm-paid LTD
Firm-paid short term medical benefits
Accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year
Accruing sick time at the rate of two weeks per year
10 paid holidays each year
Generous parental leave
Fertility benefits
Hiring contacts
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