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March 23, 2026

Associate- Corporate- Fintech & Financial Services

CorporateBankingCompliance/RegulatoryM&APayment SystemsSecurities
Latham & Watkins LLP

Latham & Watkins LLP

New York City, San Francisco, Silicon Valley

Associate- Corporate- Fintech & Financial Services

Latham & Watkins LLP
Latham & Watkins LLPNew York City, San Francisco, Silicon Valley

Practice area

Corporate, Banking · Compliance/Regulatory · M&A · Payment Systems · Securities

PQE

3-5 years

Locations

New York City, New York | San Francisco, California | Silicon Valley, California

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Corporate Associate role in the Fintech & Financial Services practice, available in New York, San Francisco, or Menlo Park.
  • Seeking a 3rd to 5th year associate (equivalent to 3-5 years post-JD experience).
  • Required experience includes substantive work in fintech regulatory matters, financial services transactions, or both. Prior experience at a major law firm or relevant regulatory agency (e.g., OCC, CFPB, Federal Reserve, SEC, CFTC) is necessary.
  • Strong preference for candidates with demonstrated knowledge of payments, digital assets, crypto regulation, or emerging fintech business models.
  • Key responsibilities involve advising clients on federal and state regulatory requirements for fintech companies, covering licensing, compliance frameworks, bank partnership structures, payments, money transmission, and digital asset/crypto/blockchain products.
  • Monitor and analyze regulatory developments from agencies like the CFPB, OCC, Federal Reserve, FinCEN, CFTC, and SEC, providing actionable client guidance.
  • Lead and support M&A transactions, strategic investments, and capital markets activities within the fintech and financial services sectors.
  • Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including bank partnership agreements, program manager agreements, and technology contracts.
  • Candidates must possess a J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials and be admitted to practice in New York and/or California, or eligible for admission.
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills are essential, with the ability to distill complex regulatory issues for diverse client and business audiences.
  • Base salaries for 3rd to 5th year associates range from $365,000 to $420,000 annually, with discretionary bonuses also available.
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Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Alan Hershkowitz
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Alan Hershkowitz

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Alan Hershkowitz?

    Shira Huberfeld joined Latham & Watkins LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    I highly recommend Alan. He listened to my specific wants and preferences and tailored his suggestions for me. He took all the stress out of the lateral process and was a useful sounding board as I considered the next move. His deep knowledge of the various firms and practice groups within the firms was a real difference maker for me.

    Latham & Watkins LLP

    Shira Huberfeld

    Latham & Watkins LLP • New York City
  • Evan Fox
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Evan Fox

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Evan Fox?

    Eliza T. Murray joined Latham & Watkins LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    Working with Evan was great! He is responsive, in tune with the market and straightforward, all while being patient and empathetic to the many considerations and stressors of making a lateral move. I am grateful for his assistance and would not have found the opportunities that I did without his help.

    Latham & Watkins LLP

    Eliza T. Murray

    Latham & Watkins LLP • New York City
  • Ed Hossain
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Ed Hossain

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Ed Hossain?

    Jess Hemstreet joined Latham & Watkins LLP's Bay Area office in the Corporate group.

    Ed was absolutely pivotal to my lateral search and I cannot imagine going through the process without him. Not only did he bring a wealth of industry and market knowledge, he was consistently available, excited to help with all aspects of the search, and genuinely concerned with getting me the best fit possible. Ed goes above and beyond connecting attorneys to firms. He takes a hands on approach to preparing application materials, prepping for interviews and strategizing about offers. In addition, his wealth of connections meant that he was always ready to give me helpful insights about particular office culture and reputation, things that are difficult to discern without contacts at a given office. He made what felt like a daunting process, smooth and effortless, and ultimately helped me get offers from several of my dream firms in a short amount of time. I have recommended Ed to many close friends and colleagues and I will continue to do so.

    Latham & Watkins LLP

    Jess Hemstreet

    Latham & Watkins LLP • Bay Area
  • Dale Durham
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Dale Durham

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Dale Durham?

    Jose Barragan-Monge joined Latham & Watkins LLP's Orange County office in the Corporate group.

    Dale is fantastic!! He knows the ins and outs of the legal market in Orange County. He is incredibly knowledgeable and informative, and makes himself available throughout the entire process. Dale is extremely responsive and takes the time to learn about you and your personal goals for your career. Dale's method is to focus on his clients' needs and desires, and he always prioritizes your ultimate goal. This process takes time and Dale always provides updates along the way to make sure that you always feel informed. It was truly a pleasure working with Dale and I would definitely recommend working with him!

    Latham & Watkins LLP

    Jose Barragan-Monge

    Latham & Watkins LLP • Orange County
  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Benjamin Alred joined Latham & Watkins LLP's Bay Area office in the Intellectual Property group.

    I was referred to Priya by a friend and former colleague and would eagerly give that referral to anyone else in the same situation. To be completely candid, I cannot imagine finding a better recruiter than Priya. I had worked with other recruiters in the past and heard experiences from colleagues, but I could not imagine someone adding as much value during the difficult process of changing positions as she did. She was so helpful and well organized during the entire process, all the while understanding the stress of performing a demanding job while trying to find better opportunities. She helped prepare application materials, performed mock interviews on weekends to accommodate my availability, and provided specific feedback and input to help me prepare for each and every interview and interviewer. Even little touches to make my life easier, like forwarding biographies and LinkedIn profiles of interviewers, Priya always provided without asking. When it came to the step of deciding between offers, she was once again an understanding advocate, helping me weigh different factors important to me and acting as an independent party who could negotiate on my behalf to make sure all my concerns were addressed. If anyone is unsure about finding the right recruiter who properly fits their needs or would like more specific details on just how wonderful Priya is to work with, I would encourage them to reach out to me further as I cannot recommend her highly enough.

    Latham & Watkins LLP

    Benjamin Alred

    Latham & Watkins LLP • Bay Area
  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Nitesh Daryanani joined Latham & Watkins LLP's San Francisco office in the Antitrust group.

    Kate is a great legal recruiter—she is very familiar with law firms in the Bay Area and was a great resource during my transition. She provided helpful advice when I was contemplating a change and during the interview process. Her approach to recruiting as “matchmaking” earned my trust and I was extremely satisfied with the result.

    Latham & Watkins LLP

    Nitesh Daryanani

    Latham & Watkins LLP • San Francisco

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Alan Hershkowitz
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Alan Hershkowitz

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Alan Hershkowitz?

    Shira Huberfeld joined Latham & Watkins LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    I highly recommend Alan. He listened to my specific wants and preferences and tailored his suggestions for me. He took all the stress out of the lateral process and was a useful sounding board as I considered the next move. His deep knowledge of the various firms and practice groups within the firms was a real difference maker for me.

    Latham & Watkins LLP

    Shira Huberfeld

    Latham & Watkins LLP • New York City
  • Evan Fox
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Evan Fox

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Evan Fox?

    Eliza T. Murray joined Latham & Watkins LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    Working with Evan was great! He is responsive, in tune with the market and straightforward, all while being patient and empathetic to the many considerations and stressors of making a lateral move. I am grateful for his assistance and would not have found the opportunities that I did without his help.

    Latham & Watkins LLP

    Eliza T. Murray

    Latham & Watkins LLP • New York City
  • Ed Hossain
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Ed Hossain

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Ed Hossain?

    Jess Hemstreet joined Latham & Watkins LLP's Bay Area office in the Corporate group.

    Ed was absolutely pivotal to my lateral search and I cannot imagine going through the process without him. Not only did he bring a wealth of industry and market knowledge, he was consistently available, excited to help with all aspects of the search, and genuinely concerned with getting me the best fit possible. Ed goes above and beyond connecting attorneys to firms. He takes a hands on approach to preparing application materials, prepping for interviews and strategizing about offers. In addition, his wealth of connections meant that he was always ready to give me helpful insights about particular office culture and reputation, things that are difficult to discern without contacts at a given office. He made what felt like a daunting process, smooth and effortless, and ultimately helped me get offers from several of my dream firms in a short amount of time. I have recommended Ed to many close friends and colleagues and I will continue to do so.

    Latham & Watkins LLP

    Jess Hemstreet

    Latham & Watkins LLP • Bay Area
  • Dale Durham
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Dale Durham

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Dale Durham?

    Jose Barragan-Monge joined Latham & Watkins LLP's Orange County office in the Corporate group.

    Dale is fantastic!! He knows the ins and outs of the legal market in Orange County. He is incredibly knowledgeable and informative, and makes himself available throughout the entire process. Dale is extremely responsive and takes the time to learn about you and your personal goals for your career. Dale's method is to focus on his clients' needs and desires, and he always prioritizes your ultimate goal. This process takes time and Dale always provides updates along the way to make sure that you always feel informed. It was truly a pleasure working with Dale and I would definitely recommend working with him!

    Latham & Watkins LLP

    Jose Barragan-Monge

    Latham & Watkins LLP • Orange County
  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Benjamin Alred joined Latham & Watkins LLP's Bay Area office in the Intellectual Property group.

    I was referred to Priya by a friend and former colleague and would eagerly give that referral to anyone else in the same situation. To be completely candid, I cannot imagine finding a better recruiter than Priya. I had worked with other recruiters in the past and heard experiences from colleagues, but I could not imagine someone adding as much value during the difficult process of changing positions as she did. She was so helpful and well organized during the entire process, all the while understanding the stress of performing a demanding job while trying to find better opportunities. She helped prepare application materials, performed mock interviews on weekends to accommodate my availability, and provided specific feedback and input to help me prepare for each and every interview and interviewer. Even little touches to make my life easier, like forwarding biographies and LinkedIn profiles of interviewers, Priya always provided without asking. When it came to the step of deciding between offers, she was once again an understanding advocate, helping me weigh different factors important to me and acting as an independent party who could negotiate on my behalf to make sure all my concerns were addressed. If anyone is unsure about finding the right recruiter who properly fits their needs or would like more specific details on just how wonderful Priya is to work with, I would encourage them to reach out to me further as I cannot recommend her highly enough.

    Latham & Watkins LLP

    Benjamin Alred

    Latham & Watkins LLP • Bay Area
  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Nitesh Daryanani joined Latham & Watkins LLP's San Francisco office in the Antitrust group.

    Kate is a great legal recruiter—she is very familiar with law firms in the Bay Area and was a great resource during my transition. She provided helpful advice when I was contemplating a change and during the interview process. Her approach to recruiting as “matchmaking” earned my trust and I was extremely satisfied with the result.

    Latham & Watkins LLP

    Nitesh Daryanani

    Latham & Watkins LLP • San Francisco