Associate position within the Financial Services group.
Requires 3 to 7 years of relevant legal experience.
Focuses on advising clients on federal securities laws.
Counsel financial services firms, asset managers, and investment funds, ranging from start-ups to large institutions.
Work involves various fund structures, cross-border registration, regulatory examinations, and enforcement matters.
Practice areas include broker-dealer issues and matters related to blockchain and digital assets.
Strong knowledge of the Investment Company Act and/or Investment Advisers Act is required.
Experience with exchange-traded funds (ETFs), interval funds, business development companies (BDCs), global asset management regulation, commodities, or digital assets is a plus.
Prior experience from a large law firm, in-house legal department, or regulatory agency is preferred.
Essential skills include strong communication, analytical, and organizational abilities.
Starting salary is $260,000+, commensurate with class year and experience.

Dechert LLP

Financial Services Associate

3-7 PQE · June 8, 2026 (about 2 months ago)

Dechert LLP

3-7 PQE · June 8, 2026 (about 2 months ago)

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

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

Location

Philadelphia

Overview

Associate position within the Financial Services group.
Requires 3 to 7 years of relevant legal experience.
Focuses on advising clients on federal securities laws.
Counsel financial services firms, asset managers, and investment funds, ranging from start-ups to large institutions.
Work involves various fund structures, cross-border registration, regulatory examinations, and enforcement matters.
Practice areas include broker-dealer issues and matters related to blockchain and digital assets.
Strong knowledge of the Investment Company Act and/or Investment Advisers Act is required.
Experience with exchange-traded funds (ETFs), interval funds, business development companies (BDCs), global asset management regulation, commodities, or digital assets is a plus.
Prior experience from a large law firm, in-house legal department, or regulatory agency is preferred.
Essential skills include strong communication, analytical, and organizational abilities.
Starting salary is $260,000+, commensurate with class year and experience.

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