Financial Innovation & Regulation Associate - Securities (DC or NY)

Steptoe LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision

401K & Profit Sharing

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Steptoe LLP seeks an associate with 3–5 years of experience in securities regulatory matters to join the Financial Innovation & Regulation practice in Washington, DC or New York.

The role involves advising on securities laws for broker-dealers, advisers, and platforms, with emphasis on SEC/FINRA compliance and evolving digital asset regulations. JD required and NY or DC Bar admission. Base salary ranges reflect experience, location, and qualifications.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in NY or DC, active and in good standing.
• 3–5 years of securities regulatory experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on securities regulatory matters, broker-dealers, investment advisers, funds, and trading platforms.
• Provide regulatory analysis for SEC/FINRA matters and digital asset products.
• Collaborate with partners to deliver sophisticated counseling and assume increasing responsibility.

Skills

Securities Regulation

Regulatory Counseling

Legal Writing

Analytical Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Financial Innovation & Regulation Associate - Securities (DC or NY)

Steptoe LLP seeks an associate with 3-5 years of experience advising on securities regulatory matters to join the Firm's Financial Innovation & Regulation practice, part of the Government Affairs and Public Policy group, in our Washington, DC or New York office.

The ideal candidate will have experience counseling clients on securities laws and regulations, including matters involving broker-dealers, investment advisers, private funds, trading platforms, and other financial services firms. Experience with SEC and FINRA regulatory requirements, securities compliance, registrations, examinations, SEC or FINRA enforcement, and transactional or product-related regulatory analysis is preferred. Candidates should also have experience advising on securities-related digital asset matters, including tokenization, and familiarity with the application of federal securities laws to digital asset products, platforms, and transactions. Prior law firm experience is strongly preferred.

This role offers the opportunity to advise clients on a broad range of securities regulatory and digital asset matters, develop practical and sophisticated regulatory counseling skills, and assume increasing responsibility through close collaboration with partners over time.

Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and strong writing and analytical skills. A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required, along with admission to the New York or DC Bar, active and in good standing.

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a collegial environment that emphasizes training and mentorship. The anticipated salary range is $260,000 to $365,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, as well as other job-related factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, education, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, geographic location.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, disability, dependent care, health care flexible spending accounts, 401K Plan, Profit-Sharing, Paid Time-Off and a robust Wellness Program.

Equal Opportunity

Steptoe LLP is an equal opportunity employer EOE/Disability/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any basis proscribed by applicable statutes.