The Financial Institutions practice advises banks and other financial institutions, including fintechs, payment platforms and processors, and crypto companies.
The role involves advising on a broad range of regulatory and compliance matters, specifically covering federal banking laws (e.g., Bank Holding Company Act, National Bank Act, Federal Reserve Act, Federal Deposit Insurance Act), consumer protection laws (e.g., Electronic Fund Transfer Act, Truth in Lending Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, as well as federal and state prohibitions on unfair, deceptive, and abusive acts and practices), and anti-money laundering and economic sanctions laws (including statutes and guidance administered and published by OFAC and FinCEN).
Experience advising clients on supervisory matters, transactions, regulatory and compliance advice, and/or enforcement matters is valued.
Candidates should have prior experience at a bank regulatory agency, law firm, or in-house setting.

Financial Institutions - Associate

3-6 PQE · July 30, 2026 (Yesterday)

WilmerHale

3-6 PQE · July 30, 2026 (Yesterday)

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Banking · Compliance/Regulatory · Consumer Finance

Location

District of Columbia

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Overview

The Financial Institutions practice advises banks and other financial institutions, including fintechs, payment platforms and processors, and crypto companies.
The role involves advising on a broad range of regulatory and compliance matters, specifically covering federal banking laws (e.g., Bank Holding Company Act, National Bank Act, Federal Reserve Act, Federal Deposit Insurance Act), consumer protection laws (e.g., Electronic Fund Transfer Act, Truth in Lending Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, as well as federal and state prohibitions on unfair, deceptive, and abusive acts and practices), and anti-money laundering and economic sanctions laws (including statutes and guidance administered and published by OFAC and FinCEN).
Experience advising clients on supervisory matters, transactions, regulatory and compliance advice, and/or enforcement matters is valued.
Candidates should have prior experience at a bank regulatory agency, law firm, or in-house setting.

Last updated: July 31, 2026