Banking & Financial Services Regulatory Counsel

Rodriguez Executive Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with HSA/FSA

Dental and vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Paid vacation and sick time

Parking or public transportation

Job summary

Rodriguez Executive Search is seeking a Banking & Financial Services Attorney with 5–7 years of experience to join a prominent law firm’s Financial Regulatory and Compliance group. The role involves advising banks and financial institutions on federal and state regulatory matters and supporting investigations and examinations.

The ideal candidate has strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with a solid understanding of applicable regulations and a track record of pragmatic solutions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.
• 5–7 years of relevant legal experience in financial services regulation, banking, regulatory compliance, or a closely related practice.
• Active license to practice law in the candidate’s home jurisdiction or eligibility for admission.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with sophisticated clients and regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex regulatory issues and develop practical solutions.
• Stable career history and depth of experience in the relevant practice area (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Advise banks and non-bank financial institutions on federal and state regulatory and compliance matters.
• Support clients in federal and state regulatory investigations, examinations, and supervisory matters.
• Review and enhance compliance management systems, policies, procedures, and risk management frameworks.
• Analyze complex financial services statutes, regulations, and regulatory guidance.
• Assist with regulatory due diligence in financial services M&A transactions.
• Advise on regulatory matters involving payments, lending, debt collection, and mortgage servicing.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and prepare clear, practical written analyses.
• Work directly with clients and, as appropriate, regulatory agencies.
• Exercise sound legal judgment and provide practical business-oriented solutions to regulatory issues.
• Contribute to practice development initiatives, including client alerts and industry presentations.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Financial services regulation

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

Job description

Rodriguez Executive Search is seeking a Banking & Financial Services Attorney with 5–7 years of experience to join a prominent law firm’s Financial Regulatory and Compliance group. The role involves advising banks and financial institutions on federal and state regulatory matters and supporting investigations and examinations.

The ideal candidate has strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with a solid understanding of applicable regulations and a track record of pragmatic solutions.