Mid-Level Financial Regulatory Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with merit bonus opportunities

Billable hours credit for pro bono work

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Financial Regulatory Associate to join its Financial Services and Securities Enforcement Department in Chicago. The ideal candidate will advise clients on payments products, regulatory inquiries, and compliance across domestic and international markets.

This role requires 3-5 years of experience in financial regulatory matters, strong communication skills, and Illinois Bar membership. The firm offers a competitive salary with bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial regulatory matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with diverse teams.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to work with innovative technology platforms.
• Illinois Bar membership required.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on state and federal regulatory inquiries and rulemakings.
• Represent clients in consumer protection matters, including FCRA, FDCPA, ECOA, and other regulations.
• Engage in product counseling and intellectual property matters.
• Collaborate with legal and business teams on compliance obligations.

Skills

Understanding of fintech clients and payment products

Experience with consumer protection regulations

Proficiency in leveraging technology for legal research and drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Financial Regulatory Associate to join its Financial Services and Securities Enforcement Department in Chicago. The role involves advising clients on payments products, regulatory inquiries, money transmission, and compliance across domestic and international markets.

Duties

• Advise clients on state and federal regulatory inquiries and rulemakings.
• Represent clients in consumer protection matters, including FCRA, FDCPA, ECOA, and other regulations.
• Engage in product counseling and intellectual property matters.
• Collaborate with legal and business teams on compliance obligations.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial regulatory matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with diverse teams.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to work with innovative technology platforms.
• Illinois Bar membership required.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Active Illinois Bar membership.

Skills

• Understanding of fintech clients and payment products.
• Experience with consumer protection regulations.
• Proficiency in leveraging technology for legal research and drafting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with merit bonus opportunities.
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.
• Comprehensive benefits package.