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 evolving digital assets ecosystem, including blockchain technology, cryptocurrency markets, digital asset platforms, and related regulatory considerations Knowledge of SEC and CFTC regulations, including derivatives regulation
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The role
Morrison & Foerster is seeking a junior to mid-level Associate Attorney for its Financial Services Practice Group in New York or Washington D.C. This role focuses on digital assets and blockchain regulatory matters, requiring 2-5 years of experience.
What we're looking for
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 evolving digital assets ecosystem, including blockchain technology, cryptocurrency markets, digital asset platforms, and related regulatory considerations
Knowledge of SEC and CFTC regulations, including derivatives regulation
Familiarity with the Commodity Exchange Act and related regulatory frameworks
Proactive, highly motivated, and responsive with a strong commitment to client service
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Experience in managing components of regulatory analyses, licensing projects and/or transactions independently
Admitted to the state bar in which you are practicing or eligible to waive in
Benefits
Variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care
Tax free health accounts: HSA and FSA
401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans
Global wellness program, including free access to health care advocates, Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps
Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements
Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration, and up to two professional associations
Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono organizations and matters to work with
Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations