Consumer Finance Associate (Mid-Level)

About the role

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, seeks a mid-level Associate in the Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice. The position is full-time and can be based in Miami, DC, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Phoenix, or Dallas.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients, large and small, from various industries across the country.
• Provide legal advice and counsel on financial services regulatory and compliance issues, particularly in mortgage lending and servicing, consumer finance, commercial finance, alternative lending products such as buy now, pay later (BNPL) and earned wage access (EWA) products, and FinTech products and structures.
• Assist in the development and implementation of compliance programs and policies.
• Participate in investigations and enforcement actions related to financial services.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on financial services laws and regulations, including TILA, RESPA, UDAAP/UDAP, HMDA, FCRA, and FDCPA.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide comprehensive solutions to complex financial regulatory challenges.
• Advise clients on money services businesses and payment systems.

Requirements

• Between 3 and 5 years of financial services regulatory and compliance experience, particularly in mortgage lending and servicing, consumer finance, commercial finance, alternative lending products such as BNPL and EWA products, and FinTech products and structures.
• Significant experience with state licensing.
• Knowledge of key financial services laws and regulations, including TILA, RESPA, UDAAP/UDAP, HMDA, FCRA, and FDCPA.
• Experience with money services businesses and payment systems.
• Strong academic background and excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to take on significant responsibility, commitment to client service, and a strong sense of teamwork.

Qualifications

• Admission to or eligibility for admission in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent benefits package.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and designed to accommodate the needs of the candidate and the firm.

Note: This job posting does not specify a start date or end date, nor does it mention any vacation or sick leave policy. Please refer to the firm's policies for details.

Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.