Financial Services – Mid-Level Associate

Goodwin Procter LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Procter LLP seeks a highly qualified mid-level associate to join their Financial Services practice in the Washington, DC office. The role involves providing counseling on consumer financial products and managing project components independently.

Ideal candidates should have outstanding academic credentials, relevant law firm experience, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a chance to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Mid-level associate with experience in financial services law.
• Ability to manage substantial components of projects independently.
• Ambitious with strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling on consumer and small business financial products.
• Manage substantial components of projects independently.
• Work collaboratively in teams.

Skills

Familiarity with federal and state laws and regulations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong writing and oral presentation skills

Education

Outstanding academic credentials

Relevant bar admission or eligibility

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

Position

Goodwin seeks a highly qualified mid‑level associate to join our Financial Services practice in the Washington, DC office.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling on consumer and small business financial products and services, including payments, credit, alternative lending arrangements (earned wage access, merchant cash advances, factoring), deposits, and payments.
• Manage substantial components of projects independently.
• Work collaboratively in teams.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with federal and state laws and regulations that apply to these products and services.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Comparable law firm experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly).
• Ambitious with strong writing and oral presentation skills.