Financial Services Regulatory & Compliance 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 matters
• Engage in enforcement activities as part of the team
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide comprehensive solutions to complex issues

Requirements

• Between 3 and 5 years of financial services regulatory and compliance experience, particularly in banking, money services businesses, payment systems, and FinTech firms
• Experience with licensing/chartering and knowledge of key financial services laws and regulations (BSA/AML, sanctions, third-party risk management, and consumer compliance)
• A strong academic background and excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills
• A strong commitment to client service and a proactive, team-oriented approach

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits package including:
• Health insurance with an optional HSA
• Short and long-term disability
• Dental and vision care
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• 401(k) plan
• Vacation and sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $260,000 - 365,000 per year. Salary will be determined based upon education, experience, job-related factors permitted by law, internal equity, and market data, including geographic pay differentials in locations where market pay differs from the national average.

Schedule

Full-time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance
• Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets

Equal Opportunity Employer

Greenberg Traurig is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual's race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.