Consumer Protections Litigation Associate Attorney
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Job Location:
Washington - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 325000 - 375000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Brief
- Practice Area: Consumer Financial Services Litigation & Enforcement
- Location: Washington DC (with option for other U.S.-based offices)
- Schedule: Full-time hybrid flexibility depending on office location
- Billing Requirement: Standard firm expectations ( hours annually)
- Salary: $310000 $420000 depending on experience and market conditions
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About the Firm:
This international Am Law 50 firm is known for its deep expertise in financial services regulation and complex litigation. With a client roster that includes global financial institutions fintechs and emerging companies the firm is consistently recognized for its ability to advise on cutting-edge consumer finance issues. The Washington DC office anchors the practice with strong regulatory and enforcement capabilities.
Description:
The Senior Associate will join the Consumer Financial Services Litigation & Enforcement group. The role involves:
Advising financial institutions on federal and state consumer finance regulations
Counseling clients on regulatory compliance product development and risk management strategies
Representing clients in regulatory exams investigations and enforcement actions
Assisting with policy and legislative developments impacting consumer finance
Supporting litigation matters involving consumer financial services including class actions and complex disputes
This position offers significant client contact the opportunity to work alongside former government regulators and a platform to develop expertise in a dynamic and evolving field.
Qualifications:
JD degree from an accredited law school
46 years of relevant experience in consumer financial services regulatory compliance enforcement or litigation
Strong academic credentials and prior law firm experience
Excellent legal research drafting and advocacy skills
Familiarity with federal consumer protection laws and regulations (e.g. CFPB OCC FTC DOJ or state regulators)
Bar admission in Washington DC (or ability to waive in)
Preferred Skill:
Prior federal or state government regulatory experience (CFPB OCC FTC DOJ or state AG offices)
Experience handling consumer finance regulatory exams or enforcement actions
Background in residential mortgage regulations and enforcement matters
Experience in class action litigation or complex financial services disputes
Strong client relationship management skills
Legal Notice
This job posting is a general announcement intended to attract qualified candidates for a bona fide opportunity. It is not a complete job description or an offer of employment. Salary and benefits details may vary and are not always disclosed. The hiring employer retains final discretion on the offer and employment terms. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage individuals of all religions nationalities genders sexualities ideologies creeds beliefs or backgrounds who are qualified for the role to apply. By applying you consent to be contacted regarding the progress of your application and may opt out at any time.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Construction Law Experience
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Intellectual Property Law
- Mediation Experience
- Legal Research
- Personal Injury Law
- Research Experience
- Securities Law
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Real Estate Law
- Writing Skills
