Financial Regulatory & Technology Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel

Washington, DC, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Legal

Full Time

Job Description

Financial Regulatory & Technology Associate Attorney
Location: Washington, D.C.
Schedule: Hybrid – regular in-office presence with some flexibility to work from home
Compensation: $235,000 – $310,000 DOE

Direct Counsel is seeking a Financial Regulatory & Technology Associate Attorney with 2–4 years of experience to join a well-established firm with a nationally recognized financial services practice. This role focuses on advising banks, financial institutions, and their investors on complex regulatory and technology-driven matters, including compliance, product development, and investigations.

Key Responsibilities:

Advise clients on regulatory compliance and approvals from federal banking agencies (OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC) and state regulators.
Assist with investigations and enforcement matters involving financial services companies.
Support compliance programs, due diligence, and regulatory approvals for financial products and services.
Counsel clients on laws impacting banks and non-bank financial service providers, including the Bank Holding Company Act, National Bank Act, Federal Reserve Act, Federal Deposit Insurance Act, Bank Secrecy Act, UDAAP, and Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Contribute to thought leadership through publications and client alerts, staying current on emerging regulatory trends.

Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited law school.
2–4 years of experience at an AmLaw 100 firm in financial regulatory matters.
Admission to practice in the District of Columbia.
Strong analytical, research, and communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Prior experience with OCC, Federal Reserve, or financial institution compliance programs is a plus.
Exposure to litigation or internal investigations is a bonus.