Associate General Counsel
Location: Washington, DC / Atlanta, GA / Richmond, VA / Charlotte, NC
Experience: 8+ years J.D.
Compensation: $190,000 - $290,000 + Competitive Benefits
About the Role:
A leading financial institution is seeking an experienced attorney to provide legal and regulatory guidance on U.S. Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations, and anti-corruption and anti-bribery matters. This role involves close collaboration with compliance teams, business units, and external counsel to mitigate financial crime risks and ensure regulatory adherence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise on BSA/AML, OFAC, and financial crime compliance matters.
- Support internal audits, compliance programs, and risk assessments.
- Monitor and interpret regulatory changes affecting financial crime laws.
- Assist with investigations, due diligence, and regulatory reporting.
- Review policies and procedures to align with legal requirements.
- Collaborate with internal and external legal teams on litigation and compliance issues.
- Engage with industry groups on regulatory advocacy initiatives.
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
- 10+ years of experience in financial crime compliance, ideally in a law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency.
- Strong understanding of BSA/AML, OFAC, and anti-bribery regulations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide strategic legal guidance.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working in a highly regulated financial services environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in the financial services industry or regulatory agencies.
- Familiarity with consumer protection laws and banking regulations.
- Strong ability to work autonomously and within a team-oriented setting.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
If you have expertise in financial crime compliance and are looking for a leadership role in a top-tier organization, we encourage you to apply.
Location: Washington, DC / Atlanta, GA / Richmond, VA / Charlotte, NC
Experience: 8+ years J.D.
Compensation: $190,000 - $290,000 + Competitive Benefits
About the Role:
A leading financial institution is seeking an experienced attorney to provide legal and regulatory guidance on U.S. Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations, and anti-corruption and anti-bribery matters. This role involves close collaboration with compliance teams, business units, and external counsel to mitigate financial crime risks and ensure regulatory adherence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise on BSA/AML, OFAC, and financial crime compliance matters.
- Support internal audits, compliance programs, and risk assessments.
- Monitor and interpret regulatory changes affecting financial crime laws.
- Assist with investigations, due diligence, and regulatory reporting.
- Review policies and procedures to align with legal requirements.
- Collaborate with internal and external legal teams on litigation and compliance issues.
- Engage with industry groups on regulatory advocacy initiatives.
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
- 10+ years of experience in financial crime compliance, ideally in a law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency.
- Strong understanding of BSA/AML, OFAC, and anti-bribery regulations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide strategic legal guidance.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working in a highly regulated financial services environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in the financial services industry or regulatory agencies.
- Familiarity with consumer protection laws and banking regulations.
- Strong ability to work autonomously and within a team-oriented setting.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
If you have expertise in financial crime compliance and are looking for a leadership role in a top-tier organization, we encourage you to apply.