FINANCIAL SERVICES REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE | MID-LEVEL ASSOCIATE (3-5 YRS): Our client, an AmLaw 50 firm, is seeking a mid level Associate to join its Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice. 

This opportunity is ideal for attorneys with strong regulatory and compliance experience in the financial services sector, particularly those advising banks, fintech companies, money services businesses, and payment platforms. The role offers exposure to sophisticated domestic and international clients across highly regulated industries and emerging financial technologies.

The Associate will advise clients on complex financial regulatory and compliance matters, including regulatory licensing and chartering, compliance program development, and regulatory risk management. Responsibilities include counseling clients on banking regulations, money transmission laws, payment systems compliance, fintech regulatory frameworks, BSA/AML obligations, sanctions compliance, third party risk management, and consumer financial protection issues. The role may also involve assisting with regulatory examinations, internal investigations, enforcement matters, and strategic advisory work related to evolving financial regulations.

REQUIREMENTS: Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of financial services regulatory and compliance experience, particularly involving banking, money services businesses, payment systems, and fintech companies. Experience with licensing and chartering and familiarity with BSA/AML, sanctions, third party risk management, and consumer compliance is required. Enforcement experience is a plus. Candidates must possess a strong academic record, excellent research and writing skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, team oriented approach. Admission to or eligibility for admission in the relevant jurisdiction is required. Spanish fluency is preferred but not required.

TO APPLY: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and academic transcripts in PDF format.