FSRE Associate - NY, Seattle, or Washington, DC

Job Title: Financial Services Regulatory Enforcement Associate – Mid to Senior Level
Job ID: 89193
Location: New York, Seattle, or Washington, DC


Overview:
Our client is seeking a talented and motivated mid to senior-level associate (approximately 5–7 years of experience) to join our Financial Services Regulatory Enforcement practice in New York, Seattle or Washington, DC. This role focuses on representing financial institutions, fintech companies, and other regulated entities in government investigations, regulatory enforcement matters, and related compliance issues. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex and high?stakes matters involving federal and state financial services regulators while collaborating with a nationally recognized financial services team.


What you will be doing:

• Represent financial services companies and fintech clients in regulatory investigations and enforcement matters involving federal and state agencies.

• Respond to government inquiries, civil investigative demands, subpoenas, and regulatory examinations.

• Draft submissions, advocacy materials, and responses to regulators in connection with enforcement and regulatory matters.

• Conduct internal investigations and assist clients in responding to regulatory scrutiny.

• Advise clients on regulatory risk and enforcement exposure across federal and state financial services regulatory frameworks.

• Analyze emerging enforcement trends and advise clients on risk mitigation strategies.

• Provide strategic guidance to financial institutions and fintech companies navigating complex regulatory environments.

• Assist clients in preparing for regulatory meetings, investigations, and enforcement negotiations.

• Support litigation and enforcement-related proceedings arising from regulatory investigations.

• Draft motions, legal memoranda, and advocacy materials in connection with enforcement matters.

• Manage discovery, document review, and factual investigations related to regulatory disputes.

• Work closely with partners to manage matters and drive workstreams toward completion with partner oversight.

• Serve as a key member of client teams handling complex enforcement matters.

• Collaborate across the firm’s financial services and fintech practices on regulatory and enforcement issues affecting shared clients.

What you must have:

• 5–7 years of legal experience in regulatory enforcement, investigations, or related litigation.

• Experience handling matters involving financial services regulators or government enforcement agencies.

• Prior government experience is highly valued but not required.

• Law firm experience advising financial institutions, fintech companies, or other regulated entities is preferred.

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

• Active membership in the appropriate state bar (or eligibility to obtain admission).

• Strong analytical, research, and writing abilities.

• Ability to manage complex matters and take ownership of key components of investigations and enforcement responses.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to translate complex regulatory issues into practical advice for clients.

• Entrepreneurial and motivated, with a strong sense of ownership over work.

• Comfortable working in a fast?paced regulatory environment.

• Interest in financial services regulation, fintech, and government enforcement trends.

Salary/Rate Range: The annualized salary range for this position is $225,000 to $330,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.


Other Information:

• Core Benefits: Full-time employees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance (with an optional Health Savings Account), dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, and disability.

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Full-time employees receive sick leave benefits in accordance with?the appropriate state Sick & Safe Leave Policy. Attorneys generally take approximately three weeks of vacation annually, though the exact amount may vary depending on client and firm needs. The firm also provides 11 paid holidays each year.

• Additional Programs: Employees may participate in 401(k) retirement planning, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Available voluntary benefits include accident, life, disability, long-term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and transit programs are also available. Full-time employees may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.


For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com