Junior to Mid-Level FinTech Associate Attorney Atlanta at Direct Counsel

Direct Counsel is representing a prestigious Am Law 100 global law firm seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Associate with 2–5 years of experience to join its Atlanta office. This is a full-time opportunity to work across Payments/FinTech, Government Investigations, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity, Litigation, and Consumer Protection matters for clients spanning a wide range of industries.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, problem solver, and strong communicator, with hands-on experience advising clients on regulatory, transactional, and investigative matters within the FinTech and Payments space.

• Advise clients on payments, FinTech, privacy, cybersecurity, and consumer protection matters.

• Support government investigations and compliance matters.

• Handle litigation and discovery-related tasks when necessary.

• Draft and review contracts, policies, and regulatory submissions.

• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop strategy and provide high-level client service.

• Stay up to date on emerging trends, regulatory guidance, and enforcement actions in the FinTech and data privacy space.

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in FinTech, Payments, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity, Government Investigations, Litigation, or Consumer Protection.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, complex environment.

• Bar admission and good standing in the state of practice.

• Federal clerkship experience preferred but not required.

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge FinTech and regulatory matters with exposure to a diverse client base and mentorship from experienced attorneys in a top-tier national law firm.