1526 - Financial Institutions Senior Associate

WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 13 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology, and business and we have a steadfast commitment to quality and excellence in everything we do-a commitment reflected in the continued success of our clients across the globe.

We are committed to recruiting, retaining, developing and promoting the best legal talent. Accordingly, the total compensation package-base salary, bonus and benefits-for all lawyers at the firm is highly competitive with that of other major law firms.

Our Financial Institutions practice is seeking a highly skilled and experienced associate with 5-8 years of post-JD experience. The ideal candidate will have 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, and related bank 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 in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based.

* Successful candidates will have excellent writing skills, strong analytical skills, and a willingness to positively contribute to a collaborative work environment.

Direct Applications Only.

WilmerHale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status.

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