Financial Services Associate - Mid-Level

About the Role Arnold & Porter is seeking a mid‑level associate (2020‑2023) to join our Financial Services group in our New York or Washington, DC offices. About the Group Widely recognized for its legal services to US and international institutions, Arnold & Porter’s Financial Services Practice Group of more than 70 lawyers provides financial institution and fintech clients with comprehensive regulatory, litigation, legislative, and transactional services. The practice group handles complex regulatory and transactional issues, chartering and licensing, investigations, and administrative enforcement actions and represents clients in legislative matters related to the financial services industry. Responsibilities Provide regulatory and transactional support to clients, including chartering, licensing, investigations, administrative enforcement, and representation in legislative matters related to the financial services industry. Qualifications Qualified candidates have experience in bank regulatory, anti‑money laundering, consumer protection, fintech, chartering, or cryptocurrency matters and possess strong research, writing, and analytic skills, the ability to work independently and creatively, and the ability to work successfully as part of a team. All applicants should have excellent academic credentials and references. Experience representing clients before or working at the Federal Reserve, FDIC, OCC, FinCEN or state banking agencies is preferred. License and Eligibility Applicants must currently be licensed, or eligible to become licensed, to practice law in the jurisdiction(s) where they apply. Compensation The salary range for this position in New York and Washington D.C. is $235,000 – $365,000, commensurate with experience. An hourly‑based bonus is available. Equal‑Opportunity Statement Arnold & Porter is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy and childbirth (including breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, marital or partnership status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family leave status, citizenship status, immigration status, ancestry, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. Our Firm's equal opportunity policy applies to all employment practices and terms and conditions, including, without limitation, recruitment, employment, assignment, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, disciplinary action and terminations. For purposes of the firm's Anti‑discrimination and Anti‑harassment Policies, the term "race" includes, without limitation, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arnold & Porter Llp