Litigation and Enforcement Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Elective health benefits

Mental well-being programs

Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits

401(k) program

Flexible Time Off program

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a junior to mid-level associate for their Fintech and Financial Advisory practice in Washington, DC. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of experience, a Juris Doctorate, and a membership to the State Bar.

This role involves litigation support, client advocacy, and regulatory strategy communications. Benefits include health insurance, flexible time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in law.
• Membership to the State Bar of the desired office.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation discovery and government subpoenas.
• Assist with negotiations with enforcement attorneys.
• Prepare legal memoranda and client advocacy materials.
• Conduct legal research on financial services laws.

Skills

Litigation and/or enforcement experience

Consumer financial services and/or payments experience

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Strong writing skills

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior to mid‑level associate with 2‑4 years of experience to join their Fintech and Financial Advisory practice in Washington, DC. This role involves assisting clients in the financial services industry with litigation, government investigations, and enforcement matters.

Duties

• Manage all stages of litigation discovery and responses to government subpoenas and civil investigative demands.
• Assist with preparations for negotiations with government enforcement attorneys and prepare client advocacy materials.
• Participate in witness and client interviews and depositions, including preparation.
• Prepare legal memoranda, correspondence, reports, motions, briefs, pleadings, and settlement agreements.
• Develop litigation and settlement strategies for cases in federal and state court.
• Perform legal research on federal and state consumer financial services laws and regulations.
• Communicate in writing and orally with clients and senior attorneys regarding strategy, regulatory risk, and business operations.
• Write, edit, and review reports, communications, presentations, and articles.

Requirements

• Highly motivated and creative with exceptional interpersonal and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Comfortable handling multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Thorough, efficient, and detail‑oriented in work.

Education

Juris Doctorate degree.

Certification

Membership to the State Bar of the desired office.

Skills

• Litigation and/or enforcement experience required.
• Consumer financial services and/or payments experience preferred.

Benefits

• Elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Mental well‑being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long‑term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) program.
• Compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.