Consumer Financial Services Senior Counsel Attorney

The People Of: Professional Services; California; Remote; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services seeks a Consumer Financial Services Senior Counsel to join its national Financial Services practice. This is a high-profile role offering leadership in regulatory matters and direct client engagement.

The successful attorney will advise financial institutions, lenders, loan servicers and fintechs on federal and state consumer finance laws, manage complex engagements and provide strategic guidance on regulatory risk, with flexibility for remote work across

Job description

Consumer Financial Services Senior Counsel Attorney

National Law Firm | Multiple U.S. Locations / Remote Opportunity

Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 (location dependent)

Experience: 8+ Years PQE

Practice Area: Consumer Financial Services / Regulatory / Fintech

Advert Reference: MLFS 137

The Opportunity

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking an experienced Consumer Financial Services Senior Counsel to join its established Financial Services practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior attorney with substantial experience advising financial institutions, lenders, loan servicers, payment providers and fintech businesses on complex regulatory and compliance matters.

The successful candidate will play a key role in advising sophisticated clients on evolving federal and state consumer finance regulations, managing complex engagements and providing strategic guidance on regulatory risk.

The position offers significant autonomy, direct client interaction and the opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys within a nationally integrated financial services team.

Location flexibility is a particular attraction, with opportunities across multiple U.S. offices and consideration for fully remote arrangements, subject to applicable licensing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise financial institutions and other financial services businesses on federal and state consumer finance laws and regulations.
• Provide strategic counsel on consumer lending, loan servicing, collections, payments, state licensing and fintech regulatory matters.
• Guide clients through complex regulatory compliance requirements, operational challenges and emerging legal developments.
• Manage sophisticated client engagements, including coordinating matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Advise on regulatory examinations, inquiries and interactions with state and federal regulators.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys while overseeing the delivery of high-quality legal advice.
• Develop practical, commercially focused legal strategies that support clients’ business objectives.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years’ relevant legal experience, with substantial exposure to consumer financial services regulation.
• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree and previous experience practising within a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of federal consumer finance laws and state regulatory frameworks.
• Significant experience in one or more of consumer lending, servicing, collections, payments, state licensing or fintech regulation.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, client advisory and project management capabilities.
• Experience managing complex legal matters and supervising other attorneys.
• Strong commercial judgment and the ability to communicate complex regulatory issues clearly.
• Experience engaging with state or federal financial regulators would be particularly advantageous.
• Active admission to the relevant state bar, or eligibility and willingness to obtain admission where required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Sophisticated Regulatory Practice

Work on challenging consumer financial services matters involving established financial institutions, emerging fintech businesses and evolving regulatory frameworks.

Senior-Level Responsibility

Take ownership of complex engagements, develop direct client relationships and contribute meaningfully to the direction of client matters.

Flexible Working Arrangements

Benefit from the ability to work across multiple U.S. locations, with remote opportunities available for appropriately qualified and licensed attorneys.

Collaborative National Platform

Join an established financial services practice that values collaboration, professional development and commercially practical legal advice.

Long-Term Career Opportunity

Build upon your existing expertise within a national platform offering sophisticated work, experienced colleagues and opportunities to expand your professional profile.

Compensation & Benefits

The firm offers a competitive compensation package, with published salary ranges including:

• $240,000 – $350,000: California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Washington, D.C.
• $200,000 – $300,000: Illinois and Minnesota.
• Other U.S. markets: Compensation determined by location, qualifications and experience.

Additional benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan and other employee benefits.

Confidential Enquiries

If you are an experienced consumer financial services attorney considering your next career move, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Whether you are actively exploring opportunities or simply interested in understanding what a leading national platform could offer, all enquiries will be handled with complete discretion.

Reference: MLFS 137

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