Financial Institutions - Associate

WilmerHale; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

WilmerHale, a leading international law firm, seeks a highly skilled associate for its Financial Institutions practice in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of post-JD experience and will advise banks and financial institutions on a broad range of regulatory and compliance matters.

Experience with federal banking laws, consumer protection statutes, AML/sanctions, and related enforcement matters is valued.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor required and licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Strong writing and analytical skills; collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Advise banks and financial institutions on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Handle supervisory matters, transactions, regulatory and enforcement matters as needed.
• Contribute to a collaborative work environment within the team.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Banking regulation

Legal research

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with over 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States and Europe. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology, and business and we have a steadfast commitment to quality and excellence in everything we do commitment reflected in the continued success of our clients across the globe.

We are committed to recruiting, retaining, developing and promoting the best legal talent. Accordingly, the total compensation packagease salary, bonus and benefits or all lawyers at the firm is highly competitive with that of other major law firms.

Our Financial Institutions practice is seeking a highly skilled and experienced associate with 3-6 years of post-JD experience. The ideal candidate will have experience at a bank regulatory agency, law firm, in house, or other experience advising banks and other financial institutions (including fintechs, payment platforms and processors, and crypto companies) on a broad range of regulatory and compliance matters, including one or more of the following areas:

• Federal banking laws, including the Bank Holding Company Act, National Bank Act, the Federal Reserve Act, Federal Deposit Insurance Act and related regulations.
• Consumer protection laws and regulations, including the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (and Regulation E), the Truth in Lending Act (and Regulation Z), the Fair Credit Reporting Act (and Regulation XX), and Equal Credit Opportunity Act (and Regulation B), among others, as well as federal and state prohibitions on unfair, deceptive, and abusive acts and practices.
• Anti-money laundering and economic sanctions laws and regulations, including the statutes and guidance administered and published by OFAC and FinCEN.

Experience advising banks and other clients on supervisory matters, transactions, regulatory and compliance advice, and/or enforcement matters is also valued.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor
• Attorney must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based.
• Successful candidates will have excellent writing skills, strong analytical skills, and a willingness to positively contribute to a collaborative work environment.

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (WilmerHale) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran, or any other protected status under applicable law. WilmerHale will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and otherwise as required by applicable law.

WilmerHale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status.