Associate

Financial Institutions Associate — New York

  • LocationNew York, New York
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience3–6 PQE
  • PracticeFinance & Banking, Compliance & Regulatory

An Am Law 20 firm

Apply in confidence →

A leading international law firm is seeking a highly skilled and experienced associate to join its Financial Institutions practice in New York. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of regulatory and compliance matters for banks and other financial institutions, including fintechs, payment platforms and processors, and crypto companies.

The ideal candidate will have experience at a bank regulatory agency, a law firm, in-house, or in another setting advising financial institutions on complex regulatory and compliance issues. The firm is committed to recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting the best legal talent, and offers a highly competitive total compensation package (base salary, bonus, and benefits).

This position is open to associates with 3–6 years of post-JD experience who are eager to engage with cutting-edge regulatory work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

  • 3–6 years of post-JD experience
  • Experience advising banks and other financial institutions (including fintechs, payment platforms, and crypto companies) on regulatory and compliance matters
  • Background at a bank regulatory agency, law firm, in-house, or similar setting
  • Expertise in one or more of: federal banking laws; consumer protection laws and regulations (including EFTA/Reg E, TILA/Reg Z, FCRA/Reg XX, ECOA/Reg B, and UDAAP); anti-money laundering and economic sanctions laws and regulations (including OFAC and FinCEN guidance)
  • Experience with supervisory matters, transactions, regulatory and compliance advice, and/or enforcement matters is valued

Apply for this role

Confidential. We never contact your current employer.

Easy application — upload your CV first

We read it on your device and fill in your details for you. Nothing is sent until you review and submit.