Financial Institutions - Associate

About the role

The Financial Institutions practice at WilmerHale is seeking a highly skilled and experienced associate with 3-6 years of post-JD experience.

Responsibilities

• Experience at a bank regulatory agency, law firm, in-house, or other experience advising banks and other financial institutions (including fintechs, payment platforms and processors, and crypto companies) on a broad range of regulatory and compliance matters, including one or more of the following areas:
• Federal banking laws, including the Bank Holding Company Act, National Bank Act, the Federal Reserve Act, Federal Deposit Insurance Act and related regulations.
• Consumer protection laws and regulations, including the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (and Regulation E), the Truth in Lending Act (and Regulation Z), the Fair Credit Reporting Act (and Regulation XX), and Equal Credit Opportunity Act (and Regulation B), among others, as well as federal and state prohibitions on unfair, deceptive, and abusive acts and practices.
• Anti-money laundering and economic sanctions laws and regulations, including the statutes and guidance administered and published by OFAC and FinCEN.
• Experience advising banks and other clients on supervisory matters, transactions, regulatory and compliance advice, and/or enforcement matters is also valued.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor
• Attorney must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based.
• Excellent writing skills, strong analytical skills, and a willingness to positively contribute to a collaborative work environment.

Pay

The total compensation package—base salary, bonus and benefits—is highly competitive with that of other major law firms.

Schedule

WilmerHale offers a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of its employees.

Benefits

WilmerHale provides comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

WilmerHale is an Equal Opportunity Employer

WilmerHale is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran, or any other protected status under applicable law.