Senior Counsel - Finanical Regulatory

Overview

This role is for an attorney specialist with deep expertise in financial regulatory matters, including banking and lending regulation, payments, FinTech, broker-dealer, investment adviser, and BSA/AML compliance. The position involves advising clients, handling contract drafting and negotiation, and contributing to the development of internal knowledge resources.

Responsibilities

Client Work

• Provide legal advice within your specialty area, reflecting current law and practical experience
• Review and negotiate agreements with significant regulatory or compliance components
• Act as a subject matter expert for clients and internal attorneys

Knowledge Development

• Review and improve form contracts and standard documents in your practice area
• Build and maintain precedent libraries reflecting best practices
• Develop training materials and lead sessions for attorneys on your specialty
• Contribute practical guidance to internal knowledge databases beyond legal citations

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing
• Deep, focused experience in financial regulatory law, ideally with experience at a top-tier law firm, leading in-house role, or regulatory agency
• Comprehensive and current knowledge of your specialty
• Enthusiasm for teaching and sharing knowledge
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys at all experience levels
• Strong communication skills to translate complex regulatory issues into practical advice

Employment Options

• Full-time employment
• Part-time employment with pro-rated compensation
• Contract arrangements for independent practitioners

All engagement types receive equal access to work, team integration, and resources.

Compensation & Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

• 401(k) plan with 5% employer match
• Fully covered health and dental insurance; partial subsidies for dependents
• Coverage of annual state bar fees for up to two jurisdictions
• CLE stipend up to $200 per year
• One-time technology stipend up to $3,000
• Backup care services
• Quarterly team on-site meetings
• Weekly lunch stipends
• Additional benefits supporting productivity and well-being may be available

Location

Remote-friendly work environment with modern tooling and flexible arrangements.