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 Richmond. The role involves advising clients on payments products, regulatory inquiries, and compliance obligations across domestic and international markets.

Duties

• Advise on state and federal regulatory inquiries and rulemakings.
• Represent clients in consumer protection matters.
• Engage in lobbying and legislative affairs.
• Provide product counseling and licensing advice.
• Collaborate with client, business, and legal teams.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of fintech clients and payment products.
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to work with innovative technology platforms.
• Virginia Bar membership required.

Education

• Strong academic record from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Virginia Bar certification.

Skills

• Experience with consumer protection laws such as FCRA, FDCPA, ECOA, SCRA, MLA, TILA, EFTA, GLBA, and TCPA.
• Ability to leverage technology for research and document drafting.

Benefits

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

This large Virginia office has international offices in Europe, Russia, and beyond. Attorneys work hard in a friendly atmosphere and are rewarded with extremely competitive salaries and hefty bonuses. Specific areas of law practiced in the Virginia office include real estate finance and land use, aviation law, communications law, tax, trust and estate planning, and a wide range of litigation. They also have a significant practice in the areas of corporate finance and intellectual property rights.