Junior Banking Regulation Attorney

Federal Reserve Board; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 111,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Board is seeking an entry-level attorney to support the Banking Regulation and Policy group within the Legal Division. The role involves researching complex banking and regulatory issues, drafting memoranda, and responding to inquiries from regulators and the public.

Bar admission within 14 months of appointment is required. The position emphasizes strong analytical and writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple assignments with minimal

Qualifications

• Admission to a recognized U.S. Bar within 14 months of appointment.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Performs legal research supporting senior attorneys on banking, securities, antitrust, corporate, international finance, litigation, and enforcement matters.
• Prepares draft memoranda and correspondence on matters with clear precedent or requiring extensive research.
• Responds to inquiries from Board staff, Reserve Bank staff, other regulators, financial institutions, and the public regarding banking law interpretations.
• Renders preliminary determinations under the Government in the Sunshine Act for Board agenda items open or closed to the public.
• Reviews paralegal work in response to FOIA requests.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting memoranda

Regulatory compliance

Oral communication

Education

Juris doctor

Job description

The Federal Reserve Board is seeking an entry-level attorney to support the Banking Regulation and Policy group within the Legal Division. The role involves researching complex banking and regulatory issues, drafting memoranda, and responding to inquiries from regulators and the public.

Bar admission within 14 months of appointment is required. The position emphasizes strong analytical and writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple assignments with minimal