Financial Innovation and Regulation Attorney Associate

Job overview

The Financial Innovation and Regulation Attorney Associate works onsite in Washington, DC, with New York, NY, also listed as a work location. The annual base salary is $260,000–$310,000. The role is part of a Financial Innovation and Regulation practice within a Government Affairs and Public Policy Group. The attorney advises banks, fintech companies, and financial services clients on regulatory and public policy matters. The position contributes to the practice by researching regulatory developments, supporting counseling and compliance work, and assisting with financial technology and digital asset matters across multiple areas of financial services regulation.

What you'll do

• Advise clients on banking, consumer finance, payments, commodities, derivatives, and securities regulations
• research and analyze financial regulatory frameworks and policy developments
• support regulatory counseling and compliance matters involving financial institutions and fintech companies
• assist with financial technology and digital asset regulation matters
• collaborate with partners in the Government Affairs and Public Policy Group.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

washington dc

new york ny

direct counsel

full-time

$260k–$310k

financial regulation

fintech

digital assets

banking regulation

government affairs

public policy

j.d.

bar admission required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Requires 3–4 years of financial regulatory experience, a J.D. from an accredited law school, and active New York or Washington, D.C. Bar admission in good standing. Prior law firm experience is strongly preferred; fintech and digital asset familiarity is preferred.

About the employer

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