Regulatory Affairs Associate

Senior Financial Regulatory & Compliance AssociateDirect Counsel is representing a leading AmLaw 100 firm seeking a Senior Associate with 7+ years of financial services regulatory and compliance experience to join its Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice. This is an excellent opportunity to advise sophisticated banking, fintech, payments, and financial services clients on complex regulatory matters.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvise banks, fintech companies, money services businesses, and virtual currency/payment platforms.Counsel clients on licensing, chartering, new product development, M&A, bank partnership models, and third-party risk.Advise on BSA/AML, BHCA, IBA, Reg Y, Reg K, CRA, Volcker Rule, capital/liquidity risk, and consumer protection regulations.Represent clients before federal regulators, including the Federal Reserve, FDIC, OCC, FinCEN, and state authorities.Handle regulatory enforcement matters as applicable.Qualifications7+ years of financial services regulatory and compliance experience.Strong experience advising banks, fintech, payments, or financial services companies.Experience with federal and state financial regulators required.Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.Strong academic credentials and attention to detail.Demonstrated ability to take significant responsibility and manage complex matters.Must be admitted or eligible for admission in the applicable jurisdiction.Spanish fluency is a plus, but not required.LocationsMiami, FL | Los Angeles, CA | Atlanta, GA | Washington, D.C. | Dallas, TX | Chicago, IL | San Diego, CA | San Francisco, CA | New York, NY | Phoenix, AZOnsite | Full-TimeCompensation$260,000–$365,000 annually, depending on experience and location, plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.