Banking and Financial Services - Associate Attorney

Job Title: Banking and Financial Services - Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A distinguished law firm based in Washington, DC, is seeking a mid-level associate to support a dynamic legal team focusing on financial innovation and regulatory advisory. This position offers the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge legal issues in the digital finance space, including cryptocurrency, virtual payments, and traditional banking regulation. The ideal candidate will have significant exposure to financial services law and demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, and a collaborative mindset.

Duties:

• Provide strategic legal guidance to clients in fintech, payments, digital assets, and traditional financial services

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts critical to financial product development and commercial partnerships

• Support clients in regulatory compliance across federal and state regimes, including banking, broker-dealer, and money transmission laws

• Collaborate on complex matters involving financial innovation, including emerging technologies and novel business models

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on evolving financial services regulations and agency guidance

• Liaise with regulatory bodies as needed and assist clients with licensing and approval processes

• Assist senior attorneys in managing client relationships and transactional workflows

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial regulatory matters at a law firm, regulatory agency, or in-house legal department

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex legal research and transactional tasks

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify technical legal language for diverse audiences

• Active membership in the District of Columbia Bar, or eligibility for prompt admission

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school

• Strong academic performance preferred

Certifications:

• Admission to the DC Bar, or qualification for expedited admission

Skills:

• Deep familiarity with financial technology law, including digital payments, virtual currencies, and blockchain-based financial services

• Proficiency in analyzing complex regulatory frameworks and drafting practical compliance strategies

• Effective multitasking and project management abilities in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment

• Collaborative approach to team-based problem-solving

Job Location:

• Washington, DC

Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision)

• Retirement savings plan with firm contributions

• Generous paid time off and holidays

• Mental health and wellness support

• Professional development and continuing legal education programs

• Parental leave and related family support services

• Hybrid work flexibility based on practice group policies

This firm has a substantial DC presence and a wide range of practice areas. The firm, generally speaking, is strictly anti-competitive within its own ranks, thereby consistently earning rankings as a top place to work. Culturally, those who step on toes to move up simply won't be accepted here. The DC office has the work and the profitability to hold its own among this firm's other offices. If you have the grades, affable personality, desire to earn a market salary and actually have a semblance of family life and personal time, this is the firm for you.