Top-tier US law firm seeks two associates to join its Washington, DC investment management — financial institutions team. Roles are available at junior (1–3 years) and midlevel (4–5 years) levels, working primarily on the regulation of retail investment advice for financial institutions and retirement investors.

Work will include regulatory compliance counseling, product design and implementation, and support on securities examinations and enforcement matters. Candidates should be prepared for a mix of advisory and regulatory-response work across federal securities and ERISA-related issues.

The practice values strong writing, analytical skills, and excellent academic credentials. Washington, DC bar membership is required.

1–3 years (junior) or 4–5 years (midlevel) of large-law or comparable financial institution/regulator experience
Experience with fiduciary standards and retail/retirement investor regulation (e.g., ERISA Title I, IRC prohibited transaction rules, SEC Regulation Best Interest, Investment Advisers Act)
Familiarity with federal securities laws and securities examinations/enforcement
Strong writing, communication and analytical skills; excellent academic record
Active member of the District of Columbia bar

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