Banking and Financial Services Regulatory and Compliance Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an attorney with 5-7 years of experience to join its Banking and Financial Services unit in Washington, DC. This role focuses on financial regulatory and compliance matters, offering a chance to work with industry experts in a specialized practice.

Duties

• Assist partners in federal and state regulatory investigations and supervisions.
• Review policies, procedures, and compliance management systems.
• Analyze financial services statutes and regulations for client regulatory expectations.
• Provide regulatory due diligence for M&A financial services transactions.
• Engage in business development initiatives, including client alerts and industry presentations.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in financial services regulation.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a solid work ethic and interpersonal skills.
• Licensed in home jurisdiction or eligible for admission.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research and work product development.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and client interaction skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional HSA/FSA.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision care.
• Life insurance and 401K plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Parking/public transportation allowance.
• Employee assistance program.

An entrepreneurial firm with a great culture serving clients in all areas of business and government legal services, this firm delivers a client-centered culture. Ranked as a Top 100 client service law firm in the United States, as well as employing 64 Best Lawyers in America, this multi-disciplinary, international law firm draws on their attorneys' comprehensive industry and policy knowledge, as well as the global network of industry advisor and subject-matter exerts, to provide innovative legal solutions and client-service excellence worldwide.