Financial Services Regulatory & Compliance Associate (Senior Level) - Multiple Offices

Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

HSA (Health Savings Account)

401K

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig, LLP is seeking a senior-level Associate for the Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice. This full-time role can be filled in any U.S. market where the Firm maintains an office, with a focus on banking, fintech, and regulatory matters.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 7 years of financial services regulatory and compliance experience, with knowledge of laws such as BSA/AML, Reg Y, CRA, and Volcker Rule. Fluency in Spanish is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with a law degree and top-tier academic record.
• Excellent legal research, analysis and writing skills.
• Ability to manage complex regulatory matters across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Advise financial institutions on regulatory matters including licensing, compliance, and product development.
• Represent clients before U.S. federal regulators and state authorities as needed.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver client-focused regulatory solutions.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a senior level Associate in the Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice. This position can be filled in any U.S. market where the Firm maintains an office, subject to business needs and candidate qualifications. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT has largest legal footprint in the United States and a strong global financial services regulatory practice. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, in the banking and fintech industry across the globe.

Greenberg Traurig’s Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice comprises of more than 80 attorneys throughout the United States and in Latin America, Europe and Asia. Our department’s global platform distinctively positions us to address the needs of both domestic and international clients. We continue to build on a practice base that, while very broad, is nonetheless refined to serve the unique industry, practice, and jurisdictional needs of our diverse client base.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 7 years of financial services regulatory and compliance experience working with banks, fintech companies, money services businesses and virtual currency payment platforms. Experience advising institutions on regulatory matters such as licensing/chartering, new product development, acquisitions, mergers, divestures, bank partnership models, third-party risk management and oversight issues is critical. Knowledge of key financial services laws and regulations such as BSA/AML, BHCA, IBA, Reg Y, Reg K, CRA, Volcker Rule, capital and liquidity risk management, and consumer protection law is sought. Experience representing clients before U.S. federal regulators such as the Federal Reserve, FDIC, OCC, FinCEN and state authorities is critical. Enforcement experience is a plus.

We are seeking candidates who possess a strong academic background and excellent legal research, analysis and writing skills, with strong attention to detail. Candidates must be willing to take on significant responsibility, have a strong commitment to client service and be diligent, proactive and team-oriented. Candidates must be admitted to or eligible for admission in the relevant jurisdiction. Fluency in Spanish is a plus, but not required.

The Expected Pay Range For This Position Is $260,000 - 365,000 per year

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment.

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.