Consumer Finance Associate (Mid-Level)

GT Restructuring; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig (GT) is hiring a full-time mid-level Associate in the Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice. Eligible locations include Phoenix, among others.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in financial services regulatory and compliance, with strong research and writing skills, and admission or eligibility in the relevant jurisdiction. Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required, and the role emphasizes client-service orientation and teamwork across a national

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in financial services regulatory and compliance, with focus on mortgage lending, consumer finance, BNPL, EWA, and FinTech products.
• Experience with state licensing and knowledge of TILA, RESPA, UDAAP/UDAP, HMDA, FCRA, and FDCPA.
• Enforcement experience is a plus; familiarity with money services businesses and payment systems.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on regulatory and compliance matters across mortgage, consumer finance, and fintech sectors.
• Research and analyze financial services laws and regulatory issues.
• Draft memos, opinions, and regulatory filings.
• Collaborate with partners across offices to deliver client-focused solutions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Financial services knowledge

Legal research

Regulatory licensing experience

Attention to detail

Job description

Opportunity

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, is hiring a full‑time mid‑level Associate in the Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice. Eligible locations include Miami, DC, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Phoenix, or Dallas.

Practice Overview

Greenberg Traurig’s Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice comprises over 80 attorneys throughout the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. The firm’s global platform positions it to address the needs of both domestic and international clients across a broad range of industries.

Qualifications

• 3‑5 years of experience in financial services regulatory and compliance, particularly in mortgage lending and servicing, consumer finance, commercial finance, alternative lending products such as buy‑now‑pay‑later (BNPL) and earned‑wage‑access (EWA) products, and FinTech products and structures.
• Significant experience with state licensing and knowledge of key financial services laws and regulations, including TILA, RESPA, UDAAP/UDAP, HMDA, FCRA, and FDCPA.
• Enforcement experience is a plus, as is experience with money services businesses and payment systems.
• Strong academic background with excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills, and strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to take on significant responsibility, strong commitment to client service, proactive and team oriented.
• Must be admitted to or eligible for admission in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required.

Expected Contributions

The Associate will work with clients from a variety of industries, large and small, across the country, applying statutory knowledge and regulatory expertise to deliver client‑focused solutions.

EEO Statement

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit‑based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non‑discrimination on any protected basis.