Consumer Finance Senior Associate

3-6 yrs required

Full-time

No

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Bold Headline: WilmerHale, a Premier International Law Firm, Seeks Senior Associate in Consumer Finance

WilmerHale, a highly respected and full-service international law firm, is seeking a Senior Associate with experience in consumer finance to join their team in either New York or Washington, . This role offers the opportunity to work with top financial institutions and provide legal counsel on complex regulatory and supervisory matters. The successful candidate will have a degree and be licensed to practice law in the state/jurisdiction where the position is based.

As a Senior Associate in Consumer Finance at WilmerHale, you will have the opportunity to work at the intersection of government, technology, and business. This dynamic role requires a strong understanding of regulations related to retail banking, lending, and FinTech companies, as well as experience with enforcement actions before federal agencies such as the CFPB and FTC. The ideal candidate will have three to six years of post-JD experience and possess excellent writing and analytical skills.

WilmerHale is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting the best legal talent. This commitment is reflected in the highly competitive compensation package offered to all lawyers at the firm, including base salary, bonus, and benefits. With 1,000 lawyers located in 13 offices around the world, WilmerHale has a steadfast dedication to quality and excellence in everything they do. This commitment is evident in the continued success of their clients across the globe.

At WilmerHale, you will have the opportunity to work with a highly experienced team in the Financial Services practice, which is widely recognized as one of the leading practices in the United States. With decades of experience representing a diverse range of clients before regulatory agencies, such as the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, this team has a deep understanding of the complex challenges facing financial institutions today. They also have extensive experience interacting with newer regulators, such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to advise clients on a variety of regulatory, supervisory, and enforcement matters, including anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance, electronic banking and commerce, and corporate governance. You will also have the chance to work on risk management and internal investigations, as well as provide counsel on regulatory engagement and remediation of supervisory findings and enforcement actions.

WilmerHale is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status, or other protected status. The firm values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating a positive and collaborative work environment for all employees.

Salary Information: Competitive salary and benefits package offered, including base salary, bonus, and benefits for all lawyers at the firm.

Experience Information: Three to six years of post-JD experience required. Experience with enforcement actions before federal agencies and familiarity with regulations related to retail banking, lending, and FinTech companies preferred.

Job Title: Senior Associate in Consumer Finance

Location: Washington, . or New York

Department: Financial Services

Job ID: 1401

Practice Area: Financial Institutions

Open Date: Friday, February 2, 2024

Job Function: Legal

Job Description:

- Join a premier international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located in 13 offices worldwide.
- Work at the intersection of government, technology, and business.
- Provide legal counsel to top financial institutions on complex regulatory and supervisory matters.
- Advise on a variety of regulatory challenges including anti-money laundering, corporate governance, and electronic banking.
- Collaborate with a highly experienced team in the Financial Services practice.
- Receive a highly competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, and benefits.
- Foster a positive and inclusive work environment as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Requirements:

- degree required.
- Must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the state/jurisdiction where the position is based.
- Three to six years of post-JD experience preferred.
- Experience with enforcement actions before federal agencies and familiarity with regulations related to retail banking, lending, and FinTech companies preferred.
- Excellent writing and analytical skills required.

WilmerHale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status.

Not specified

Competitive salary and benefits package, including base salary, bonus, and benefits.

Not specified

Regulatory, Compliance, Enforcement, Financial Institutions, Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions, Corporate Governance, Legal Writing, Analytical Skills

Juris Doctor degree required.

Direct submissions only, no search firm submissions accepted.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor

Legal