Financial Services Associate (4–7 Years) - New York
Direct CounselNew York, New York, United States • Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted March 11, 2026
310000 - 420000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
Direct Counsel is representing a nationally recognized law firm seeking a Financial Services Associate to join its Corporate & Finance practice in New York or Washington, DC. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of the rapidly evolving fintech, blockchain, and digital assets industry.
Requirements
- Advise clients on blockchain, cryptocurrency, and digital asset transactions
- Support venture financings, fund formation, payments, lending, and alternative credit transactions
- Counsel fintech companies on regulatory compliance, licensing, and enforcement matters
- Assist with corporate finance transactions involving emerging technology and financial platforms
- Work with cross-functional teams on matters involving securities laws, banking regulation, privacy, and data security
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability coverage
- Retirement plans including 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Wellness and professional development benefits