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 Washington, DC. 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 in financial regulatory matters.
• Understanding of fintech clients and payment products.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with diverse teams.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• DC Bar membership required.

Education

• Strong academic record from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• DC Bar certification.

Skills

• Proficiency in handling consumer protection laws such as FCRA, FDCPA, ECOA, SCRA, MLA, TILA, EFTA, GLBA, and TCPA.

Benefits

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

Although it is a full-service firm, this organization seems to excel when it comes to the more specialized practice areas, such as environmental, regulatory and energy practices. The representation of Mid-Atlantic technology clients is rewarding for the firm as well. In keeping with this theme, the firm utilizes state of the art communications equipment and computers in order to streamline work efforts and reduce costs for the firm and its clients. Associates will appreciate the fact that the firm is filled with a fairly diverse crowd and that salaries are merit-based, rather than lockstep.