Mid-Level Financial Regulatory Associate

Job Overview

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

Duties

• Advise clients on cutting-edge payment products and regulatory inquiries.
• Represent clients in consumer protection matters, including FCRA, FDCPA, ECOA, and more.
• Engage in lobbying and legislative affairs, licensing, and product counseling.
• Collaborate with client, business, and legal teams effectively.

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.
• Texas Bar membership required.

Education

• Strong academic record from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Membership in the Texas Bar.

Skills

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

Benefits

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

The firm merged with a prominent law practice a year ago in order to service their Texas offices. As a whole, the Texas law practice has over one-hundred and sixty years of collaborative legal expertise. A team of highly-qualified attorneys comprise the Texas region with law practice experience representing clients worldwide. A number of their practice areas include all kinds of complex civil law, mergers-acquisitions, criminal investigations, master limited partnerships, public offerings, insurance matters and energy-infrastructure transactional issues. Key practice industries served are energy, technology, and insurance.