Banking & Financial Services Attorney

Banking & Financial Services Attorney at Clark Hill Law

Clark Hill PLC is seeking an attorney with 5-7 years of experience to join its Banking and Financial Services business unit, specifically in the firm’s financial regulatory and compliance practice. This is a unique opportunity to join industry experts in a growing and specialized practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist two partners in federal and state regulatory investigations and supervisions.
• Review policies and procedures, compliance management system infrastructure, and risk management systems.
• Analyze various financial services statutes and regulations to support client regulatory expectations in payments, lending, debt collection, and mortgage servicing for banks and non-banking institutions.
• Provide assistance in regulatory due diligence for M&A financial services transactions.

Required Skills and Experience

This position requires strong subject matter expertise in financial services regulation, extensive legal research capabilities, proficiency in work product, analytical and critical thinking, along with strong problem-solving skills, and direct interaction with clients and regulators.

• 5-7 years of legal experience.
• Strong subject matter expertise in financial services regulation.
• Extensive legal research skills.
• Proficiency in work product, analytical and critical thinking.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a solid work ethic.
• Detail-oriented approach.
• Licensed in home jurisdiction or eligible for admission.

Business Development and Firm Culture

The ideal candidate will demonstrate an interest in supporting and contributing to business development initiatives, including client alerts, industry presentations, conference participation, and relationship-building within the financial services sector.

Clark Hill is an AmLaw 200 law firm with 30 offices across the United States, Ireland, and Mexico. The firm is committed to an aggressive growth strategy and recruits talented individuals who fit its culture and strategic plan. Successful employees possess solid academic credentials, strong interpersonal and communication skills, thriving in a collaborative environment that provides a professional and personally rewarding career.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range at the time of posting is $200,000 - $220,000 annually, based upon a full-time work schedule. Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Clark Hill offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health insurance (with optional HSA/FSA)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401K
• Vacation and sick time
• Parking/public transportation allowance
• Employee assistance program

Key Skills/Competency

• Financial Services Regulation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Legal Research
• M&A Due Diligence
• Payment Systems
• Lending Laws
• Debt Collection
• Mortgage Servicing
• Client Interaction
• Analytical Thinking