Mid-Level Financial Services Regulatory Associate Attorney

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Mid-Level Financial Services Regulatory Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for researching, advising, and preparing memoranda and opinions on Financial Services Regulation (FSR) matters, negotiating and drafting commercial agreements, and coordinating with various teams to provide expertise in transactional and enforcement matters.

Duties:

• Research, advise, and prepare memoranda and opinions on FSR matters
• Negotiate and draft commercial agreements, terms of service, policies, and procedures
• Coordinate with capital markets, M&A, finance, litigation, and other teams on FSR matters
• Collaborate with colleagues as a team on FSR matters for clients
• Contribute actively to FSR team meetings and initiatives
• Participate in business development initiatives, including client pitches
• Assist in writing client alerts and articles on FSR matters
• Attend CLE and other relevant programs to enhance expertise
• Develop and present programs for the debt finance team on FSR issues

Requirements:

• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity
• Commercial and business awareness
• Ability to see the big picture and think strategically
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Strong time management skills; ability to handle pressure and multiple projects
• Excellent drafting skills
• Driven by professional growth
• Strong professional presence
• Client service focus
• Team player with strong judgment
• Proactive, resourceful, and initiative-taking
• Long-term interest in business law
• International experience is a plus
• Transactional experience is a plus
• Prior work experience with financial institutions or fintech roles is welcome
• Educational background in business (MBA, CFA, etc.) is a plus
• Experience at a Federal banking agency (FED, OCC, or FDIC) is a plus

Education/Certifications:

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to the Bar in the jurisdiction of practice

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis
• Contract negotiation and drafting
• Client relationship management
• Business and financial acumen
• Project management
• Presentation and public speaking skills
• Regulatory compliance expertise
• Team collaboration and leadership

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