Mid-Level Consumer Financial Regulatory Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm in Seattle, WA, is seeking a Mid-Level Consumer Financial Regulatory Associate Attorney. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience working on regulatory matters, particularly consumer financial regulations, including state and federal laws on payments and credit products, as well as unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices laws.

Job Duties

• Provide legal counsel and support on regulatory compliance concerning consumer financial products.
• Advise clients on state and federal consumer financial regulations.
• Assist with regulatory examinations, audits, and investigations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate documents related to consumer financial services.
• Monitor and analyze regulatory changes and industry trends.
• Collaborate with clients on strategies to navigate regulatory requirements and mitigate risks.
• Engage with regulatory agencies and represent clients in regulatory matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on consumer financial regulatory issues.
• Support clients in the FinTech, mortgage lending/servicing, cryptocurrency, and digital assets sectors.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in regulatory matters related to consumer financial services.
• Strong understanding of consumer financial regulations at both state and federal levels.
• Knowledge of unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices laws.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service.
• Must be a member of the Washington State Bar in good standing.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in the Washington State Bar Association.

Skills

• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience with emerging platforms/FinTech, mortgage lenders/servicers, cryptocurrency, and other digital assets is a plus.

Benefits Offered

• Competitive bonus structure.
• Health insurance with an optional Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Additional voluntary programs, including:
  • Voluntary accident insurance
  • Voluntary life insurance
  • Voluntary disability insurance
  • Voluntary long-term care insurance
  • Voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance
  • Pet insurance
• Commuter and transit programs.

This Amlaw firm stands out among its peers as having a commitment to innovation, work-life balance, and friendly firm culture. The firm aims to be agile in the changing legal landscape, and rewards the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of its lawyers. The firm is also serious about its commitment to diversity and pro bono initiatives, and provides ample opportunity for its associates to gain meaningful experience early on in their careers.