Job Title: Consumer & Banking Enforcement Associate - Mid to Senior Level
Job Responsibilities:
The Consumer & Banking Enforcement Associate will be instrumental in handling regulatory enforcement and investigations within the Financial Services Practice Group. The candidate will be expected to:
- Engage in advocacy and communication, both orally and in writing, to represent clients effectively.
- Manage and conduct investigations related to bank and consumer financial protection regulations.
- Navigate and apply fair lending laws and regulations concerning unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices.
- Participate in government investigations and supervisory examinations.
- Collaborate with a team on high-profile cases within a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Contribute to the practice's development by working on innovative solutions and strategies.
Education and Experience:
- A minimum of five years of experience in regulatory enforcement and investigations is required.
- The candidate should be familiar with bank and consumer financial protection regulations.
- Outstanding advocacy and communication skills, both oral and written, are essential.
- Experience with fintech is considered a plus.
- Prior experience in a law firm is not mandatory, and candidates from government agencies are welcomed.
- Candidates must be a member of the state bar and in good standing.
Salary Information:
The annualized salary range for this position in New York City and Washington, . is $260,000 to $330,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a bonus. Additional benefits include health insurance with an optional HSA, short-term disability, long-term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Optional voluntary programs include accident insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.
Diversity and Inclusion:
The law firm is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment. The firm ensures all employment-related decisions are made without discrimination based on sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. The law firm is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities or for religious reasons.
Application Process:
Interested candidates must submit a cover letter addressed to the Senior Recruiter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample. The law firm is not accepting submissions from third-party recruiters.
