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Counsel

New York, NY, USA

Job Type

Full Time

Workspace

On-Site

Your Mission & Impact

  • Spearhead mission-critical regulatory, product and commercial counsel across banking, BaaS, payments, and technology verticals, working directly with our partners while driving innovative legal solutions in a fast-paced environment.

  • Partner closely with clients to review new products, advise on regulatory risks, and draft terms, disclosures, and related agreements.

  • Lead commercial contract negotiations aligned with business and regulatory goals.

  • Architect privacy and compliance solutions for cutting-edge highly regulated tech platforms.

  • Deliver general counsel services across a broad range of practice areas, enabling clients to rely on a single, streamlined source for comprehensive legal support.

  • Provide strategic, business-aligned counsel with an in-house mindset.

  • Location: NYC (Flatiron) - Full-time in-office position

What Sets Top Performers Apart

  • NY licensed attorney.

  • 3–5 years of experience at a top-tier firm or in-house legal department; strong credentials are important, but we value demonstrated excellence over pedigree.

  • Background in privacy, banking, payments, financial services, and/or fintech.

  • Exceptional ability to think creatively and balance rigorous legal analysis with pragmatic, business-focused advice.

  • Meticulous attention to detail.

  • Eagerness to lawyer like an owner, deliver client service that exceeds expectations, and embrace the entrepreneurial opportunity of being our first hire. We're seeking an innovative self-starter who is excited about building and scaling a legal function from the ground up.


Why Join Our Practice


  • Competitive compensation and benefits.

  • The opportunity to join a growing, Chambers-ranked fintech practice.

  • Unprecedented opportunity to shape our growing practice and establish foundational processes.

  • Partner-track potential for exceptional performers who embody our ethos and drive our clients’ success. 

About the Company

Davidson Firm PLLC operates at the intersection of law and technology as a rapidly scaling, Chambers-ranked fintech firm, delivering sophisticated counsel to the technology sector's most innovative players. This unprecedented first-hire opportunity offers growth opportunities and the chance to help architect a premier practice. Our firm serves as trusted counsel to industry-defining technology companies and fintech pioneers, from high-growth startups to market leaders navigating complex transactions, bank partnerships and regulatory frameworks.
We distinguish ourselves through our lawyering like an owner® mindset, leveraging cutting-edge LegalTech and maintaining agile, focused teams that mirror our clients' internal structures. Our approach combines technical excellence with commercial pragmatism, delivering practical solutions calibrated to each client's risk appetite and business objectives. We foster a culture of real-time collaboration and direct communication, ensuring efficient, practical counsel that drives value. Join us in reimagining legal service delivery for the digital economy.

EEO Statement:

Davidson Firm PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability, any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking.

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