Associate Attorney

A law firm in Washington DC is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience in law firm, government, or in-house roles, focusing on financial institutions, financial markets, or fintechs. The candidate will play a key role in legal research, analysis, and preparation of filings in enforcement, application, or regulatory matters before regulatory bodies such as the CFTC, SEC, or federal and state banking regulators. Strong academic credentials are essential for this position.

Duties:

• Assume responsibility for legal research and analysis.
• Prepare filings in enforcement, application, or regulatory matters.
• Assist with fact-gathering for cases before regulatory bodies.
• Work on matters related to commodities, banking, or securities laws.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a reputable law school.
• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.
• 3+ years of experience in law firm, government, or in-house roles.
• Experience working with financial institutions, financial markets, or fintechs.
• Strong academic credentials.

Skills:

• Legal research and analytical skills.
• Experience with enforcement and regulatory matters.
• Familiarity with commodities, banking, or securities laws.

Associates say that this Vault 20 law firm offers consistently substantive work across all levels of seniority and a collegial atmosphere. The prestigious firm, which has offices located across the country, provides valuable training and abundant mentorship opportunities to its associates, as well as a partner-track atmosphere that strives for high associate retention. Associates also praise the firm for its generous pro-bono and face-time policies.