Regulatory And Compliance Associate Attorney

Job Title: Regulatory and Compliance Associate Attorney

Job Location: Washington, DC

Job Overview

A prestigious law firm is seeking a Regulatory and Compliance Associate Attorney with 2-3 years of specialized experience in regulatory and compliance law, particularly within the banking, financial services, and fintech sectors. This position involves supporting the firm’s regulatory practices, including payment systems, data privacy, cybersecurity, and anti-money laundering. This opportunity is ideal for a skilled attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong understanding of financial compliance and regulatory frameworks.

Duties

• Support regulatory practices related to payment systems, data privacy, cybersecurity, and anti-money laundering
• Draft and review commercial contracts, ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards
• Conduct thorough regulatory analysis in banking, financial services, fintech, and data privacy
• Provide counsel on compliance matters in alignment with current financial regulations
• Review, interpret, and apply federal and state regulations in client advising
• Stay informed on changes in compliance standards and regulatory guidelines in the financial sector

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in regulatory and compliance within a law firm setting
• Strong focus on banking, financial services, payment processors, fintech, data privacy, and cybersecurity
• Familiarity with anti-money laundering laws and money transmission regulations
• Experience in drafting commercial contracts
• Additional exposure to healthcare or environmental regulations is advantageous

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active Bar membership in Washington, DC (or eligibility for reciprocity)

Certifications

• Bar membership required
• Certifications in compliance or regulatory law (preferred)

Skills

• Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and interpreting legal contracts
• Strong analytical skills, with attention to detail in regulatory analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with external clients
• Proficient in research, with knowledge of current regulatory standards in banking and financial services

Job Location

• Washington, DC

This law firm was founded over six decades ago in order to represent businesses in their legal needs. Their areas of practice include bankruptcy, creditors' rights, food and drug, healthcare, litigation, private equity, private wealth, franchising, healthcare, private wealth, tax, real estate, and more. Their offices are located in Atlanta, GA and Washington, DC.