Financial Innovation & Regulation Attorney Associate — Securities & Digital Assets

Job overview

The Financial Innovation & Regulation Attorney Associate — Securities & Digital Assets role is listed in Washington, DC, with the description also identifying New York, NY as a possible location. The arrangement is onsite, and compensation is $260,000–$365,000 per year. The role supports a Financial Innovation & Regulation practice within a Government Affairs and Public Policy Group. The associate advises financial institutions and innovative financial services companies on securities regulation and digital asset matters. The work supports client compliance and transactions through legal analysis, counseling, and collaboration with partners on complex regulatory issues.

What you'll do

• Advise on federal securities laws involving broker-dealers, investment advisers, private funds, and trading platforms
• counsel on SEC and FINRA requirements
• assist with compliance, registrations, examinations, and enforcement matters
• analyze financial transactions, products, and services
• advise on digital asset securities, tokenization, and related platforms and transactions
• collaborate with partners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

attorney associate

financial regulation

securities

digital assets

tokenization

sec

finra

washington dc

new york ny

direct counsel

$260k–$365k/year

3–5 years experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing
• paid time off
• life and disability insurance
• healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• wellness programs.

Why this role

3–5 years of securities regulatory experience; J.D. and active New York or Washington, D.C. Bar admission required; digital assets and tokenization experience.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.