Mid Level financial Services Associate

Advocates Legal Recruiting • Washington, DC

9d • $235,000 - $365,000

About The Position

Our AmLaw 100 client is quietly adding a mid -level associate to its Washington, DC Financial Services group. This is a 70+ lawyer practice that sits at the center of bank regulation, enforcement, fintech and crypto work for major financial institutions, fintech platforms and Fortune 100 companies, with national rankings in financial services regulation and fintech. You will work in a group that is known for handling complex regulatory questions, high -stakes investigations and parallel enforcement matters before federal and state banking agencies, as well as advising on cutting -edge financial products and digital asset structures. You will be part of a financial services team that regularly collaborates with litigators, enforcement lawyers and transactional colleagues, giving you real exposure to contested matters and deal work in this space. This role is structured for an associate who wants to deepen their financial regulatory and enforcement expertise in a practice where the work product actually influences agency thinking and market practice.

Requirements

• Class years: 2020, 2021, 2022 or 2023.
• At least 1 year of experience focused on one or more of the following:
• Bank regulatory
• Anti -money laundering / BSA
• Consumer financial services
• Fintech or cryptocurrency / digital assets
• Strong research, writing and analytical skills, with experience drafting detailed memoranda or regulatory analyses.
• Ability to handle responsibilities independently while working closely with partners and senior associates on complex matters.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Admission to the DC Bar or eligibility to become licensed in Washington, DC.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience at, or significant interaction with, the Federal Reserve, FDIC, OCC, FinCEN, CFPB or state banking agencies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise banks, broker -dealers, fintechs and other financial institutions on federal and state bank regulatory issues, including safety and soundness, BSA/AML, consumer protection and compliance program design.
• Support investigations, examinations and enforcement matters involving agencies such as the Federal Reserve, FDIC, OCC, FinCEN and state banking regulators.
• Work on fintech and cryptocurrency matters, including product development, novel regulatory issues, and responses to supervisory and enforcement inquiries.
• Contribute to legislative and policy work touching the financial services sector, including monitoring developments and helping prepare advocacy materials.
• Take on substantial drafting responsibilities for regulatory analyses, memoranda, comment letters, and submissions to regulators.

Benefits

• The stated salary range for this role in Washington, DC is $235,000 to $365,000, with eligibility for an hours -based bonus and a competitive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed