Licensing Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Licensing Attorney with 2-6 years of experience to join their Fintech and Financial Advisory practice in Washington, DC. The role involves providing legal support for a high-volume nationwide licensing practice, focusing on state and federally regulated financial services companies.

Duties

• Assist clients with all stages of the licensing life cycle.
• Conduct comprehensive multistate legal reviews to identify licensing requirements.
• Provide direct support throughout the license application process.
• Draft and compile state filings.
• Advise clients on compliance obligations for regulated entities.
• Engage in regulatory, compliance, corporate, and transactional work.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor and membership to the State Bar of the desired office.
• Two to six years of legal experience handling licensing matters.
• Familiarity with the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS).
• Experience reviewing and analyzing state statutes and regulations.
• General knowledge of federal consumer finance laws.
• Ability to produce thorough, efficient, and detail-oriented work.
• Excellent communication and interactive skills.
• Strong planning and organization skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Good writing skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor

Certifications

• State Bar membership

Skills

• Legal research and analysis
• Compliance and regulatory knowledge
• Effective communication
• Project management

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Mental well-being programs
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
• Short- and long-term disability
• Parental leave benefits
• Health savings account contributions
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401K program
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays

This Silicon Valley firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: intellectual property, corporate, and labor & employment. The firm's intellectual property practice is both rapidly expanding and exceptionally solid; the firm's intellectual property attorneys have extensive experience in state, federal, and international litigation, as well as licensing, litigation avoidance and other matters across the complete spectrum of intellectual property issues. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a sizable bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.