Mid-Level Associate Attorney needed for New York City office

Job Title: Mid-Level Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm located in New York City, NY, is seeking a mid-level associate attorney to join their Financial Institutions Group. This role involves providing expert regulatory counsel in various financial services areas. The position requires a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, analytical expertise, and a commitment to excellence in client service.

Duties:

• Advising clients on compliance with financial regulations, including bank, broker-dealer, and derivatives regulations.
• Assisting clients with issues related to investment advisers, investment companies, and creditors' rights.
• Preparing and reviewing regulatory filings, agreements, and other documentation.
• Monitoring changes in relevant laws and regulations and ensuring clients are up to date.
• Collaborating with colleagues across practices to provide integrated legal solutions.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in regulatory law related to financial institutions.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Bank and bank holding company regulation
  • Broker-dealer compliance
  • Swap dealer and derivatives regulation
  • Investment adviser and investment company rules
  • Collateral, collateral enforcement, and creditors’ rights
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admitted to the New York or Washington, D.C. Bar.

Skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Attention to detail and the capacity to handle complex regulatory matters.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-focused environment.
• Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting legal and regulatory frameworks.

Job Location:

• New York City, NY

This law firm has offices in Frankfurt, Seoul, New York, Moscow, Rome, Brussels, Abu Dhabi, Beijing, London, Cologne, Sao Paulo, Washington, Buenos Aires and Milan. The firm was established in late 1940s and its practice areas are information technology, metals and mining, sovereign government and international institutions, banking and financial, airlines, aviation and aerospace, energy, manufacturing and industrial services, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, pulp and paper, construction and infrastructure and metals and mining.