Regulatory, Licensing and Enforcement Associate

Responsibilities Orrick is seeking a junior to mid-level associate with 2-4 years of experience to join our market‑leading Fintech and Financial Advisory practice. This role involves assisting clients in the financial services industry with a variety of cutting‑edge payments, regulatory, licensing, and government enforcement matters. Performing legal research on payments and consumer financial services regulatory matters; Analyzing and communicating in writing and orally with clients and senior attorneys; regarding regulatory risk and business operations; Conducting licensing reviews, including multi‑state legal surveys; Participating in licensing applications and licensing maintenance matters; Participating in supervisory matters at the examination stage, including collection and production of information and developing responsive information to government entities; Participating in enforcement matters at the investigative stage, including collection and production of information and developing responsive information to government entities; Conducting and managing document review, document production, and other matters; Preparing legal memoranda, correspondence to clients and opposing governmental counsel, reports, and settlement agreements; Assisting with preparation for government meetings, including assisting with drafting of talking points, power point presentations, and meeting outlines; and Writing, editing, and reviewing reports, communications, presentations, and articles. Qualifications The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and creative, possessing exceptional interpersonal and writing skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. Candidates must be comfortable handling multiple assignments simultaneously, and must be thorough, efficient, and detail‑oriented in their work. A juris doctorate degree and membership to the State Bar of the desired office is required. Regulatory, licensing, and/or enforcement experience required, and payments and/or general consumer financial services experience are preferred. How to Apply Please apply online at and include a resume, J.D. transcript, and cover letter. Search firm recruiters must submit using our Search Firm Portal. Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for agreements and login credentials. If you have any questions, please reach out to Elizabeth Forrest, Director of United States Recruiting at View email address on click.appcast.io. Why Orrick At our core, we value collegiality among our lawyers and strive to make our practices both professionally and personally rewarding. We'll help you to connect with peers and mentors to ensure you are integrated into our client teams. Our top‑notch training and mentoring programs, retreats and academies, and shadowing opportunities are what set us apart. If you are passionate about innovative work in a dynamic environment, you're just who we've been looking for. Compensation and Benefits The expected salary range for this position is between $235,000 and $310,000. Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick’s estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job‑related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance. We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well‑being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short‑and‑long‑term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits; health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays. Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration for employment. For attorney positions, a 'qualified applicant' is an individual who is a member of the State Bar of California, admitted in good standing, and is eligible to practice; or whose admission to the State Bar of California and eligibility to practice remains subject only to successful completion of the California Bar Examination. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. #LI-DNI #J-18808-Ljbffr