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title: 'Associate Counsel at Financial Technology Partners'
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# Associate Counsel at Financial Technology Partners

- **Company:** Financial Technology Partners
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Posted:** 2026-04-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/financialtechnologypartners/jobs/8525456002

## Job description

Associate Counsel  / Full Time / NY

(Comp: $200,000 + $50,000 bonus)

Position: Financial Technology Partners is seeking an Associate Counsel to join our small,  high-leverage legal team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Associate will touch nearly every part of the FT Partners legal platform--engagement letters for FinTech clients, employment matters, vendor and SaaS contracts, corporate policies, and the playbooks and AI tooling that scale our practice.  The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in commercial contracts at a top law firm, and have a desire to broaden their legal skill set to become a well-rounded in-house lawyer at a boutique investment bank

Essential Functions:

- Partner with the General Counsel across the full range of legal matters affecting FT Partners' business and operations
- Draft, review, negotiate, and revise investment banking engagement letters and related investment agreements
- Draft, review, and revise employment agreements, offer letters, and related templates
- Review and negotiate commercial agreements, including NDAs, SaaS and software licensing agreements, service agreements, consulting agreements, and other vendor contracts
- Build and maintain contract playbooks(standard positions, approved fallbacks, alternative clause libraries) and integrate them into the firm's legal AI workflows
- Improve the firm's standard agreement templates and corporate policies and procedures
- Assist with managing paralegals and legal interns

Basic Qualifications:

- 2+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably at a major national law firm
- Exceptional drafting, analytical, and editing skills
- Demonstrated fluency with legal AI tools and a track record of integrating AI into document work flows
- Admitted to the bar in good standing
- A strong work ethic and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment
- U.S. work authorization required. FT Partners will not sponsor applicants for work visas at application or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Background in commercial and contract law
- Exposure to financial services, FinTech, or investment banking
- Familiarity with M&A and capital markets
- Prior in-house experience at a financial institution or technology company

Equal Opportunity Employment:

FT Partners is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

## About Financial Technology Partners

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Investment banking, financial advisory, M&A, capital markets – exclusively focused on financial technology (FinTech).
- **Target customers**: FinTech companies (from startups to large public firms) across all sub-sectors (payments, lending, insurance, blockchain, wealth management, etc.).
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To provide world-class advisory services and help FinTech clients achieve best-in-class results through unmatched industry expertise and a dedicated focus.

## Products & Services
- **M&A Advisory**: Sell-side and buy-side merger and acquisition advisory for FinTech companies.
- **Capital Raising**: Private placements, IPOs, follow-on offerings, and debt financing for FinTech firms.
- **Strategic Advisory**: Valuation, fairness opinions, and strategic planning for FinTech clients.
- **Special Executions (SpecialX)**: A dedicated group focusing on complex or unique transactions, including data analytics and cross-border deals.
- **Private Capital Markets**: Advising on private placements and growth equity.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private partnership).
- **Key Metric**: Over 20 years of exclusive FinTech focus; consistently ranked #1 FinTech investment bank by industry publications.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (FT Partners is the advisor, not a funded startup). Clients include many of the largest and most innovative FinTech companies globally.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Recognized as "Investment Bank of the Year" and "Dealmaker of the Year" multiple times by The M&A Advisor.
  - Founder Steve McLaughlin ranked #1 on Institutional Investor’s Most Influential Dealmakers in FinTech.
  - Team of 140+ employees globally (as of 2026).
  - Offices in San Francisco, New York, and London.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Exclusive FinTech focus**: No other investment bank dedicates 100% of its resources to financial technology, giving FT Partners deeper sector knowledge and relationships.
- **Proprietary database**: Maintains the most comprehensive FinTech database in the world, covering all companies, transactions, geographies, investors, and executives.
- **Senior-level attention**: Clients work directly with experienced bankers (many from Goldman Sachs, etc.) on every deal.
- **Award-winning track record**: Consistently recognized as the top FinTech advisory firm.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue to dominate the FinTech M&A and capital raising market globally.
- Expand platform capabilities through data science, primary research, and global execution.
- Deepen coverage in emerging sub-sectors such as blockchain, crypto, and insurtech.
- Attract and develop top talent through rigorous training and mentorship.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Highly collaborative, collegial, and apprenticeship-based. Emphasis on on-the-job learning and mentorship (each analyst/associate matched with a peer mentor and senior mentor).
- **Remote/hybrid policy**: Offices in San Francisco, New York, and London; some roles may offer remote flexibility (see job postings).
- **Training**: Comprehensive training programs across all levels; exposure to live deals from day one.
- **Perks**: Competitive compensation, professional development, and a flat hierarchy that values contribution over tenure.
- **For job seekers**: Ideal for those passionate about FinTech and investment banking. The firm seeks candidates with strong analytical skills, a team-oriented mindset, and a drive to work on high-impact transactions.

## Sources
1. [ftpartners.com](https://ftpartners.com/)
2. [ftpartners.com/careers](https://www.ftpartners.com/careers)
3. [ftpartners.com/whyftpartners](https://ftpartners.com/whyftpartners)
4. [Greenhouse Job Board](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/financialtechnologypartners)
5. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/financial-technology-partners)

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