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Financial Services Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition

Job Description

Job Description

Washington, DC | Hybrid

Financial Services Associate Attorney AmLaw 50 Opportunity Compensation

$260,000 – $390,000+

A premier global law firm is seeking a Financial Services Associate Attorney to join its Washington, DC office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising banks, fintech companies, payment providers, lenders, financial institutions, and emerging financial services companies on sophisticated regulatory and compliance matters.

Ideal Background

3–5 years of financial services regulatory experience gained at a sophisticated law firm, financial institution, government agency, or in-house legal department

• Experience advising clients regarding consumer and small business financial products and services , including payments, deposits, consumer lending, commercial lending, and credit products

• Experience counseling clients on alternative financial products , including earned wage access (EWA), merchant cash advances, factoring, buy now/pay later (BNPL), and other innovative lending arrangements

• Experience advising clients regarding federal and state financial services laws and regulations , including consumer protection, payments, lending, and banking compliance

• Experience working with banks, fintech companies, payment processors, marketplace lenders, and other financial services providers

• Experience preparing regulatory analyses, compliance policies, legal memoranda, product reviews, and regulatory guidance

• Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated regulatory matters while maintaining significant client interaction

• Excellent academic credentials

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

DC bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

Premier global Financial Services practice

Sophisticated fintech, payments, lending, and regulatory counseling work

Significant client interaction and early responsibility

Opportunity to advise leading financial institutions and innovative fintech companies

Strong mentorship and professional development

Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

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Vacancy posted 26 days ago
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