Our client is seeking a 5–7 year associate for its New York City team, representing financial institutions, fintech companies, and other regulated entities in complex investigations and enforcement matters involving federal and state financial services regulators.
The Work
- Represent financial institutions, fintech companies, and other regulated entities in regulatory investigations and enforcement matters before federal and state agencies.
- Prepare responses to government inquiries, civil investigative demands, subpoenas, and regulatory examinations, and develop submissions and advocacy materials for regulators.
- Conduct internal investigations and help clients assess and respond to regulatory scrutiny, enforcement exposure, and related compliance concerns.
- Advise clients on regulatory risk and emerging enforcement trends across federal and state financial services frameworks, including practical risk-mitigation strategies.
- Help clients prepare for regulatory meetings, investigations, and enforcement negotiations, while providing strategic guidance through complex regulatory issues.
- Support litigation and enforcement-related proceedings by drafting motions and legal memoranda and managing discovery, document review, and factual investigations.
- Own key components of complex matters and drive workstreams toward completion in collaboration with partners and client teams.
- Collaborate across financial services and fintech practices on regulatory and enforcement issues affecting shared clients.
What You Bring
- Approximately 5–7 years of legal experience in regulatory enforcement, investigations, or related litigation.
- Experience handling matters involving financial services regulators or government enforcement agencies.
- Ability to manage complex matters and take ownership of key components of investigations and enforcement responses.
- Strong analytical, research, and legal writing skills, including the ability to prepare clear advocacy materials and legal memoranda.
- Ability to translate complex regulatory issues into practical advice for clients and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
- A J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in the appropriate state bar, or eligibility to obtain admission.
- Prior government experience is highly valued; law firm experience advising financial institutions, fintech companies, or other regulated entities is preferred.
- Interest in financial services regulation, fintech, and government enforcement trends, together with motivation to contribute in a fast-paced regulatory environment.
Why Consider It
Work directly with experienced partners on sophisticated, high-stakes matters and engage with regulators while helping clients navigate investigations and enforcement negotiations.
The role offers meaningful ownership of complex workstreams and exposure to both traditional financial institutions and innovative fintech companies.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated annual salary range is $225,000–$330,000, and eligible full-time employees may also receive an annual discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.