Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is seeking a highly qualified associate with four or more years of substantive corporate and securities finance transactions experience to join our Chambers-rated financial services practice, focusing on fintech transactions. The position is a fast-paced deal execution role, leading securities and financing transactions and interfacing directly with clients and opposing counsel at a high level.

Ideal candidates will have in-depth corporate transaction experience, focusing on securities offerings (private placements, Reg A and public offerings), lending and finance transactions, and mergers and acquisitions. Experience in financial services regulation involving both new and established companies in the token, digital and technology, blockchain, and cryptocurrency space is a plus. The position will also concentrate on matters involving venture financings, blockchain and digital assets, payments, lending, fund formation, alternative lending, regulatory enforcement work, and counseling clients on process and compliance matters. This is an exciting opportunity to represent emerging and growth-stage companies at the forefront of the financial services industry’s digital transformation, as well as traditional financial and technology companies seeking to enter the fintech space to guide them through this dynamic landscape. The ideal candidate will bring energy and creativity to advise clients on ways to mitigate risk.

Manatt’s world-class fintech practice works with more than 150 established platforms and investors to raise capital to support consumer and small-business lending, alternative credit and point-of-sale products, and real estate development and smaller projects. The team also works with token and cryptocurrency issuers and traders in advising on best practices to mitigate legal and regulatory risk. Manatt’s fintech practice involves several legal areas, including securities and state blue sky laws, venture capital, bank regulatory, investment advisory, broker-dealer, lender licensing, fund formation, intellectual property, digital media, privacy and data security, and more.

Requirements

• Four or more years of solid corporate finance transactions experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent legal research and analytical skills
• Effective and efficient problem-solving capabilities with the ability to work independently and proactively, and to develop creative solutions to meet client and team needs
• Bar membership in good standing in the jurisdiction in which you plan to practice

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Fostering diversity, equity and inclusion is one of Manatt’s core values and is fundamental to our organizational identity. We believe that a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we live, work and serve enriches Manatt’s culture and enhances our ability to understand our clients’ needs and develop better, more impactful solutions. Manatt’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee drives the firm’s efforts, working with firm leadership and engaging our legal, consulting and business professionals to create and sustain a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

About Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Manatt Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is one of the nation’s preeminent law and consulting firms. We are known for quality; extraordinary commitment to clients; integrated, relationship-based services; and a range of specialized capabilities typically found only in boutique firms. We are progressive, entrepreneurial and deeply committed to diversity, public service, involvement in the communities we serve and excellence in all we do.

Over the past decade, Manatt has transformed from a top law firm to a cutting-edge, hybridized consulting and legal professional services firm. We are composed of lawyers, consultants, business advisors and technologists committed to meeting the ever-evolving needs of our clients. Our clients include Fortune 500, middle-market and emerging companies in industries such as digital and technology; energy, environmental and real estate; entertainment; financial services; and health care. For more information on Manatt, visit https://www.manatt.com/.

Join Us

If you want to find out what it’s like to work with a team of passionate and driven professionals in an entrepreneurial environment, we strongly encourage you to apply. All candidates must apply through our online application portal (apply here). Required application materials include a cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample (two to three pages from your academic or work experience of which you are the sole author).

Salary Range

The base annual pay range for this role is between $275,000 – $365,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity. Additional medical, financial and/or other benefits will be offered dependent on the position.

Manatt is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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