Financial Services Regulatory Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm is seeking a highly qualified Financial Services Regulatory Attorney to join their team in Louisville, KY. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience as a financial institution and regulatory counsel focused on consumer finance regulatory law and mortgage broker counsel. The role involves working on traditional, non-traditional, and FinTech financial solutions, focusing on regulatory relations, including licensing and applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on consumer finance regulatory law and mortgage broker compliance.
• Advise on traditional, non-traditional, and FinTech financial solutions.
• Manage regulatory relations, including licensing and applications.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on relevant laws and regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Represent clients in regulatory matters before state and federal agencies.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and support staff to provide comprehensive legal services.
• Develop and implement regulatory compliance strategies for clients.
• Keep abreast of changes in consumer finance laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the state bar.
• Experience in financial services regulatory law.
• Proven experience as financial institution counsel and regulatory counsel.
• Expertise in consumer finance regulatory law and mortgage broker counsel.
• Experience with traditional, non-traditional, and FinTech financial solutions.
• Strong background in regulatory relations, including licensing and applications.
• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills.

Education and Certifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar is required.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of consumer finance regulatory law.
• Familiarity with mortgage broker regulations.
• Expertise in FinTech financial solutions.
• Strong understanding of licensing and regulatory applications.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical (HSA with employer contribution or PPO options)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Various parental leaves
  • Well-being/EAP programs
  • Sick and vacation time
  • Generous 401k retirement package

This law firm has offices in Louisville, Columbus, Nashville, Charleston, West Chester, Lexington, Florence, Cincinnati and Indianapolis. There are 450 lawyers working in the areas of health law, real estate, product liability litigation, class actions, insurance regulation, business litigation, entertainment law, appellate, equine law, shopping central/retail, tort and insurance defense, land use and zoning, white collar crime, interactive media and internet law, financial institutions, investment management and corporate governance.