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Sidley Austin LLP

Sidley Austin LLP

Banking, Payments and Fintech Associate

2+ PQE · August 31, 2026 (about 2 months ago)

Sidley Austin LLP

Sidley Austin LLP

Banking, Payments and Fintech Associate

2+ PQE · August 31, 2026 (about 2 months ago)

Salary

$235,000 - $310,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Banking · Banking · Compliance/Regulatory · Payment Systems

Location

New York City

Trusted recruiters

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

Overview

  • Advise fintech companies, payment providers, banks, and other financial services companies on U.S. federal and state laws governing payments, banking, money transmission, and digital assets.
  • Counsel clients on regulatory compliance and transactional matters involving innovative payments products and services.
  • Advise fintech companies and financial institutions on the development, launch, and operation of payments and banking products, including regulatory compliance, product design, commercial contracting, and risk management considerations.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements relating to payment services, banking partnerships, embedded finance offerings, stablecoins, and digital wallets.
  • Support corporate transactions involving regulated financial services businesses, including regulatory due diligence and advice on related legal issues.
  • Provide practical, business-oriented advice to startups, growth-stage companies, and established financial institutions navigating evolving legal and regulatory frameworks.

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Last updated: October 16, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

  • Ed Hossain
    Top recruiter for this opening
    Ed Hossain

    Long Ridge Partners

    Ed Hossain

    Ed Hossain

    Long Ridge Partners

    Ethan McMahon joined Sidley’s New York City office in the Corporate group.

    Ed was really great to work with. I really appreciated his guidance, thoughtfulness, honesty, and initiative throughout the process. He was able to utilize his relationships with key contacts to best position me with my top targets.

  • Jack Bergin
    Top recruiter for this opening
    Jack Bergin

    Illapa Search

    Jack Bergin

    Jack Bergin

    Illapa Search

    Yahel Kaplan joined Sidley’s New York City office in the Corporate group.

    Jack has been an absolutely phenomenal recruiter - he's constantly on top of things, was a stupendous consiglieri and has helped me land an awesome gig. I cannot stress enough how much of a gem he is. Highly recommend.