Associate position requiring 3 to 7 years of post-JD experience.
Focus on federal securities laws within a Financial Services group.
Advise financial services firms, asset managers, and investment funds.
Required knowledge of the Investment Company Act and/or Investment Advisers Act.
Responsibilities include advising on various fund structures and regulatory matters.
Key experience areas include cross-border registration, regulatory examinations and enforcement, broker-dealer matters, or issues involving blockchain and digital assets.
Additional beneficial experience includes work with exchange-traded funds, interval funds, business development companies, global asset management regulation, or commodities.
Candidates with large law firm, in-house, or regulatory agency experience are preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential.
Compensation starts at $260,000+, commensurate with class year and experience.

March 24, 2026

Financial Services Associate

Corporate40 ActCompliance/RegulatoryInvestment FundsSecurities

Dechert LLPLos Angeles

Practice area

Corporate · 40 Act · Compliance/Regulatory · Investment Funds · Securities

PQE

3-7 years

Location

Los Angeles, California

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

Associate position requiring 3 to 7 years of post-JD experience.
Focus on federal securities laws within a Financial Services group.
Advise financial services firms, asset managers, and investment funds.
Required knowledge of the Investment Company Act and/or Investment Advisers Act.
Responsibilities include advising on various fund structures and regulatory matters.
Key experience areas include cross-border registration, regulatory examinations and enforcement, broker-dealer matters, or issues involving blockchain and digital assets.
Additional beneficial experience includes work with exchange-traded funds, interval funds, business development companies, global asset management regulation, or commodities.
Candidates with large law firm, in-house, or regulatory agency experience are preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential.
Compensation starts at $260,000+, commensurate with class year and experience.

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Last updated: July 8, 2026