Closing Date: 20th April, 2028

Description:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a talented and motivated mid‑ to senior‑level associate (approximately 5–7 years of experience) to join our Financial Services Regulatory Enforcement practice in New York, Seattle or Washington, DC. This role focuses on representing financial institutions, fintech companies, and other regulated entities in government investigations, regulatory enforcement matters, and related compliance issues.

This position offers the opportunity to work on complex and high‑stakes matters involving federal and state financial services regulators while collaborating with a nationally recognized financial services team.

Responsibilities:

Represent financial services companies and fintech clients in regulatory investigations and enforcement matters involving federal and state agencies.
Respond to government inquiries, civil investigative demands, subpoenas, and regulatory examinations.
Draft submissions, advocacy materials, and responses to regulators in connection with enforcement and regulatory matters.
Conduct internal investigations and assist clients in responding to regulatory scrutiny.
Advise clients on regulatory risk and enforcement exposure across federal and state financial services regulatory frameworks.
Analyze emerging enforcement trends and advise clients on risk mitigation strategies.
Provide strategic guidance to financial institutions and fintech companies navigating complex regulatory environments.
Assist clients in preparing for regulatory meetings, investigations, and enforcement negotiations.
Support litigation and enforcement-related proceedings arising from regulatory investigations.
Draft motions, legal memoranda, and advocacy materials in connection with enforcement matters.
Manage discovery, document review, and factual investigations related to regulatory disputes.
Work closely with partners to manage matters and drive workstreams toward completion with partner oversight.
Serve as a key member of client teams handling complex enforcement matters.
Collaborate across the firm's financial services and fintech practices on regulatory and enforcement issues affecting shared clients.

Qualifications:

5–7 years of legal experience in regulatory enforcement, investigations, or related litigation.
Experience handling matters involving financial services regulators or government enforcement agencies.
Prior government experience is highly valued but not required.
Law firm experience advising financial institutions, fintech companies, or other regulated entities is preferred.
J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active membership in the appropriate state bar (or eligibility to obtain admission).
Strong analytical, research, and writing abilities.
Ability to manage complex matters and take ownership of key components of investigations and enforcement responses.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to translate complex regulatory issues into practical advice for clients.
Entrepreneurial and motivated, with a strong sense of ownership over work.
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced regulatory environment.
Interest in financial services regulation, fintech, and government enforcement trends.