by Diana Beavers
At Whistler Partners, we’re seeing record numbers of in-house jobs for fintech attorneys. Which is great if you’re already a fintech expert! But if you aren’t, those in-house jobs are out of reach until you have experience, but breaking into a relatively new field may seem daunting.
The good news is, almost any type of attorney can add fintech to their practice. If you’re an M&A associate, actively try to get involved in M&A deals for fintech clients. Same goes for finance, IP, regulatory, and litigation associates. If your firm doesn’t have any fintech work, consider making a move to a firm better known for its fintech deals. Adding fintech to your expertise will open doors down the road, be it for partner opportunities or in-house jobs. Remember, there may be hundreds of M&A or finance associates of your class year in your region, but only a handful will have fintech experience.