Mid-Level Financial Services Associate Attorney

TPO search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Washington, D.C. is seeking a sharp, business-minded Mid-Level Financial Services Associate Attorney with 4–6 years of experience to join its Financial Services team. The role involves advising on banking regulations, managing compliance issues, and supporting clients through complex investigations. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical abilities, advocacy skills, and is a member of the D.C. Bar or willing to become licensed. Competitive compensation is offered, including a salary range of $310,000–$390,000 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in relevant fields (bank regulatory, AML, fintech).
• DC bar membership or ability to become licensed in Washington, D.C.
• Experience with federal banking agencies or state banking authorities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on banking regulations and compliance.
• Support clients in regulatory inquiries and investigations.
• Conduct research and develop strategies for financial services matters.

Skills

Bank regulatory knowledge

Anti-money-laundering expertise

Consumer finance understanding

Strong writing and research

Analytical abilities

Proactive mindset

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Mid-Level Financial Services Associate Attorney

An elite Washington, D.C.–based practice is seeking a sharp, business-minded mid-level associate (Class Years 2019–2021) to join its sophisticated Financial Services team. This group guides major U.S. and global financial institutions, fintech innovators, and emerging digital asset companies through complex regulatory, enforcement, and transactional challenges.

What You’ll Do

• Advise on federal and state banking regulations, anti-money-laundering obligations, consumer protection rules, fintech product design, and cryptocurrency regulatory frameworks.
• Support clients navigating investigations, compliance reviews, supervisory actions, and high-stakes regulatory inquiries.
• Contribute to legislative and policy matters shaping the future of financial services.
• Take ownership of research, drafting, and strategy development, working both independently and collaboratively within a large, integrated team.

What You’ll Bring

• 4–6 years of experience in bank regulatory, AML, consumer finance, fintech, or digital assets work.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical abilities, with the judgment to handle complex, evolving issues.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Exceptional academic credentials.
• DC bar membership or ability to become licensed in Washington, D.C.
• Experience interacting with or working within federal banking agencies (e.g., Federal Reserve, FDIC, OCC, FinCEN) or state banking authorities is highly valued.

Compensation

Salary range: $310,000–$390,000, commensurate with experience, plus eligibility for hour‑based bonus.

To be considered

Please contact Freddie at [e-mail] with your resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and deal sheet/representative matters.