Associate Attorney – Financial Services (Hybrid)

Joseph Michaels International; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 234,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & vision

401(k) plan

Relocation allowance

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Our client, a global AmLaw 50 law firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Financial Services & Investment Management Practice Group in a hybrid role across multiple offices including Philadelphia. Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, and 3–7 years of relevant experience in financial services or securities law.

The role involves advising asset managers, investment advisers, broker-dealers, and funds on regulatory matters, fund formation, and

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 3-7 years of substantive experience in financial services, investment management or securities law.

Responsibilities

• Advise asset managers, investment advisers, broker-dealers, and investment funds on federal securities and financial services regulatory matters.
• Counsel clients on fund formation, registration, compliance, and ongoing regulatory obligations.
• Assist clients with regulatory examinations, investigations, and enforcement matters.
• Provide guidance on broker-dealer and commodities regulation, and blockchain/digital assets issues.
• Work closely with clients on cross-border regulatory issues affecting global asset management operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic, business-oriented legal solutions.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Analytical abilities

Organizational skills

Client management

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

Our client, a global AmLaw 50 law firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Financial Services & Investment Management Practice Group in a hybrid role across multiple offices including Philadelphia. Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, and 3–7 years of relevant experience in financial services or securities law.

The role involves advising asset managers, investment advisers, broker-dealers, and funds on regulatory matters, fund formation, and