Financial Markets and Regulatory Associate

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a highly qualified Financial Markets and Regulatory Associate to join its dynamic practice group in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in financial services, including securities and derivatives, and expertise in negotiating trading agreements. Experience with digital assets and blockchain technology is preferred.

Duties: Provide legal advice on financial services, securities, and derivatives. Negotiate and draft trading agreements. Advise on matters involving digital assets and blockchain technology. Conduct legal research and analysis.

Requirements: 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial services. Strong writing and analytical skills. Admitted to the bar in Illinois, New York, or Washington, D.C., or eligible to waive in. Education Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications: Bar admission in Illinois, New York, or Washington, D.C.Skills Excellent academic credentials. Strong negotiation skills. Proficiency in legal research and analysis.

Benefits: Providing sophisticated top-quality legal representation nationally and globally, this full-service law firm offers services in areas of corporate, financial services, litigation, real estate, commercial finance, intellectual property, and trusts and estates. The firm's clients include public and private companies, Fortune 100, government and nonprofit organizations, and individuals. The firm has a collaborative and collegial environment where the most talented team of lawyers and professionals create creative and strategic solutions for clients' needs. In addition, the firm has an innovative team that provides strategies using new processes and software. The firm is committed to providing pro bono service and sponsoring a variety of programs that support education, arts and culture, health and welfare, and human rights. Focused on attracting diverse talents the firm provides various training and mentoring programs for professional growth. This nationally recognized firm has all the features of a successful law firm: highly skilled attorneys, amazing staff, a supportive work environment, and a competitive salary with great benefits. This opportunity is being presented by BCG Attorney Search, a legal recruiting firm focused exclusively on placing attorneys in permanent positions with law firms. Since 2000, BCG Attorney Search has helped thousands of attorneys advance their careers at law firms ranging from specialized boutiques to major firms. Our recruiters combine direct relationships with law firms, detailed market research, and an extensive record of prior placements to identify where an attorney’s experience is most likely to be valued. We help attorneys understand their marketability, identify suitable firms, approach opportunities strategically and confidentially, prepare for interviews, and evaluate offers in light of their long-term career objectives. Our representation is confidential, and candidates never pay a fee for our services. Explore BCG’s thousands of successful placements here. BCG Attorney Search will confidentially review your application and will not forward your materials to the firm without first discussing the opportunity with you.

Job ID: 431799