Banking And Financial Institutions Associate Attorney

Job Title: Banking and Financial Institutions Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join their Financial Institutions practice. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-level regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters within the financial services industry. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a keen interest in financial law.

Duties:

• Perform legal research and analysis on regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters within the financial services industry.
• Draft and review a variety of legal documents including contracts, merger and acquisition agreements, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and financial transactions.
• Assist in due diligence for financial services transactions.
• Provide legal counsel to clients regarding regulatory and compliance issues.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and clients to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Represent clients in structuring and negotiating strategic transactions.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in financial laws and regulations that impact clients’ interests.
• Draft and review corporate documents, such as board resolutions, bylaws, and policies.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Wisconsin State Bar or eligibility for admission by waiver.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Exceptional skills in drafting and reviewing legal documents.
• Strong organizational abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Wisconsin State Bar or eligibility for admission by waiver.

Skills:

• Analytical thinking.
• Legal research and analysis.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts and legal documents.
• Negotiation.
• Regulatory compliance.
• Communication (written and verbal).
• Time management.

Job Location:

• Milwaukee, WI

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Continuing legal education (CLE) support.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.

A team of more than 180 proactive lawyers and business counselors form the firm that specializes in providing creative counsel to domestic and international clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. With almost five decades of experience in the areas of business law and litigation, trusts and estates, employment, technology and intellectual property, and banking law, among others, it has earned a reputation for helping clients identify and seize growth opportunities and has developed considerable expertise in structuring and facilitating complex transactions. The firm recruits talented attorneys from top law schools across the country whose academic achievements and personal skills mark them as future leaders.