Licensing Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Licensing Attorney with 2-6 years of experience to join its 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.
• Draft and compile state filings for license applications.
• Advise on compliance obligations for regulated entities.
• Engage in regulatory, compliance, corporate, and transactional work.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor and State Bar membership.
• 2-6 years of legal experience in licensing matters.
• Familiarity with the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS).
• Experience reviewing and analyzing state statutes and regulations.
• Knowledge of federal consumer finance laws.
• Strong communication and interactive skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Education

• Juris Doctor

Certifications

• State Bar membership

Skills

• Detail-oriented work product
• Excellent writing skills
• Planning and organization skills

Benefits

• Elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Mental well-being programs
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• 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.