Associate, Financial Services Regulatory

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an accomplished associate to join its New York City, NY office with 5-7 years of experience in broker-dealer regulatory matters. The role involves working on both US and multinational transactions, providing integrated services on complex global matters for a diverse range of clients.

Duties

• Focus on all aspects of broker-dealer regulatory.
• Draft broker-deals with financial institutions, hedge funds, and other clients.
• Counsel U.S. and non-U.S. clients on investment strategies.
• Contact clients and manage deals.

Requirements

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree (LLM or foreign equivalent) from an accredited law school.
• Admitted, and in good standing, to the bar in the jurisdiction of practice or ability to become admitted.
• Previous financial services regulatory experience.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree (LLM or foreign equivalent).

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus.
• Paid leave.
• Life, health, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.

A sizable group of well-established attorneys comprise the New York law office. They represent major U.S. and global corporations as well as financial institutions. Areas of specialization include international finance and business law matters. Attorneys have had close ties with the New York legal market for numerous years. They are involved in seminars, conferences, and other industry events during the year.