Regulatory & Compliance Paralegal

Adams & Martin Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Washington, D.C. seeks a Regulatory & Compliance Paralegal to support attorneys at the intersection of law and technology. This role involves handling matters related to AI governance, data privacy, and cryptocurrency regulation. Candidates should have substantial experience with regulatory agencies and possess strong legal research skills. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Full Benefits

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a paralegal supporting regulatory or compliance practice.
• Familiarity with regulatory agencies and tech industry issues.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with legal research and analysis of regulatory developments.
• Assist with agency submissions and compliance documentation.
• Draft and maintain compliance manuals and internal policies.

Skills

Legal Research

Writing

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Tech-Savvy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

This range is provided by Adams & Martin Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

A top-tier law firm (or corporate legal department) in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Regulatory & Compliance Paralegal to support attorneys working at the intersection of law, technology, and public policy. This role will focus on matters related to AI governance, data privacy (GDPR/CCPA), cryptocurrency regulation, and environmental compliance. Candidates should have experience assisting with filings to federal agencies such as the FTC, SEC, and DOJ, and an interest in evolving tech and regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys with legal research, monitoring, and analysis of emerging regulatory developments in AI, blockchain/crypto, and data privacy
• Assist with agency submissions, comment letters, and compliance documentation related to FTC, SEC, and DOJ regulatory activity
• Draft, review, and maintain compliance manuals, internal policies, privacy notices, and risk assessments
• Coordinate and track federal and state regulatory filings (including Form ADV, SARs, and other disclosures)
• Maintain databases of current and proposed laws/regulations impacting tech, finance, and energy clients
• Assist in responding to government inquiries, subpoenas, and audits
• Prepare due diligence and background review materials for internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with outside counsel, consultants, and subject matter experts in a fast-moving regulatory landscape
• Support attorneys on cross-border data transfer issues and compliance with GDPR/CCPA/CPRA
• Provide document review and e-discovery support for investigations and agency matters

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience as a paralegal supporting a regulatory, investigations, or compliance practice
• Familiarity with regulatory agencies (SEC, FTC, DOJ, CFTC, EPA) and tech industry issues
• Understanding of data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) and emerging AI frameworks
• Experience supporting white-collar, privacy, or securities litigation/investigations is a plus
• Proficiency in legal research tools (LexisNexis, Westlaw) and regulatory tracking software
• Strong writing, organizational, and project management skills
• Bachelor's degree required; paralegal certificate preferred
• Tech-savvy, policy-aware, and proactive in staying ahead of new regulatory trends

Compensation:

Highly competitive salary + performance bonus + full benefits, commensurate with experience and subject-matter knowledge.

For consideration, please remit your resume to jsilva(@)adamsmartingroup.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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