Mid-Level Financial Regulatory Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Financial Regulatory Associate to join its Financial Services and Securities Enforcement Department in Chicago. The role involves advising clients on payments products, regulatory inquiries, money transmission, and compliance across domestic and international markets.

Duties

• Advise clients on state and federal regulatory inquiries and rulemakings.
• Represent clients in consumer protection matters, including FCRA, FDCPA, ECOA, and other regulations.
• Engage in product counseling and intellectual property matters.
• Collaborate with legal and business teams on compliance obligations.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial regulatory matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with diverse teams.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to work with innovative technology platforms.
• Illinois Bar membership required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active Illinois Bar membership.

Skills

• Understanding of fintech clients and payment products.
• Experience with consumer protection regulations.
• Proficiency in leveraging technology for legal research and drafting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with merit bonus opportunities.
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

This international law firm has 20 offices with over 900 attorneys on its team. Its service areas include financial services litigation, technology and outsourcing, healthcare law, government, criminal and regulatory investigations, real estate and land use, environmental, energy law, insolvency and restructuring, product liability and mass torts, corporate, private wealth services, employee benefits, banking and finance, patents, labor and employment, intellectual property, class action and antitrust and trade regulation.