LEWIS & ASSOCIATES is a leader in providing Legal and Administrative staffing services. We are a sole source staffing firm giving you convenient ways of working with us. We make every effort to ensure the highest degree of professionalism and integrity in the staffing process. We understand the demanding role of recruiting to source the highest level of legal professionals while incorporating proven, innovative, and successful recruiting techniques.
Job DescriptionOur client is well-known as a leading advisor to the global Technology sector. Their clients include 1,600+ high-growth companies, six of the Fortune 10 TMT companies, and eight of the 10 largest Bay Area companies. The firm offers comprehensive solutions for every stage in a tech company’s growth – including private and public company transactions, IP protection, high-stakes litigation, and cybersecurity and other compliance. For their work on behalf of the most disruptive companies in the market, The Recorder named them 2016 Corporate Department of the Year: Emerging Companies. And, for a string of wins for tech sector clients, The American Lawyer chose the firm as 2016 IP Department of the Year.
QualificationsWe are looking for an Associate with 3 to 5 years of experience to join the technology practice at top law firm. The candidate will be a resident in either the New York or Washington, DC office.
- Candidates should have strong transactional experience drafting and negotiating technology transaction agreements with an emphasis on payment acceptance terms; due diligence and drafting of mergers/acquisitions agreements.
- Experience and familiarity with compliance and issue-spotting on various consumer-facing financial sector regulatory issues, such as Gramm Leach Bliley, Fair Credit Reporting Act/FACTA, Truth in Lending Act.
- In addition, the candidate must have familiarity with general consumer protection rules, including state data breach rules and drafting of notification letters, data privacy/security matters.
- Familiarity with or willingness to become more familiar with money transmission and blockchain and/or digital currency issues is a plus.
Job Requirements:
The ideal candidate should be a highly motivated, dynamic, and creative individual with outstanding interpersonal skills and above all a team player. The candidate must possess strong academic credentials, excellent legal research and superb writing and oral communications skills. This position offers the candidate the opportunity to assume significant responsibility, work directly with clients and be an integral member of a vibrant team. Must be admitted to the New York State or Washington, D.C.Bar.
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential.
Job ID: OH0725017S
Skills Required
- 3 to 5 years of experience in technology transactions and M&A
- Resident in New York or Washington, D.C. office
- Strong transactional experience drafting and negotiating technology transaction agreements with emphasis on payment acceptance terms
- Due diligence and drafting of mergers and acquisitions agreements
- Experience with consumer-facing financial regulatory issues (Gramm Leach Bliley, FCRA/FACTA, Truth in Lending Act)
- Familiarity with consumer protection rules, state data breach rules, drafting notification letters, and data privacy/security matters
- Familiarity with or willingness to learn money transmission, blockchain, and digital currency issues
- Strong academic credentials, excellent legal research, superb writing and oral communication skills, and ability to work in a team
- Admission to the New York State Bar or Washington, D.C. Bar
What We Do
Lewis & Associates LLC is an award-winning, Black woman-owned consulting firm. The organization is dedicated to intentionally and purposefully supporting nonprofits, small businesses, government agencies, and philanthropic organizations. By providing expert business consulting and professional services, they help these diverse entities navigate operational challenges, optimize their impact, and achieve their long-term strategic goals through tailored support and guidance.
