Senior Product Liability Defense Attorney

Brief

• Practice Area: Consumer Financial Services Litigation & Enforcement
• Location: Washington, DC (with option for other U.S.-based offices)
• Schedule: Full-time, hybrid flexibility depending on office location
• Billing Requirement: Standard firm expectations (~1,900–2,000+ hours annually)
• Salary: $310,000 – $420,000 depending on experience and market conditions

Detail

About the Firm:

This international Am Law 50 firm is known for its deep expertise in financial services regulation and complex litigation. With a client roster that includes global financial institutions, fintechs, and emerging companies, the firm is consistently recognized for its ability to advise on cutting-edge consumer finance issues. The Washington, DC office anchors the practice with strong regulatory and enforcement capabilities.

Description:

The Senior Associate will join the Consumer Financial Services Litigation & Enforcement group. The role involves:

• Advising financial institutions on federal and state consumer finance regulations

• Counseling clients on regulatory compliance, product development, and risk management strategies

• Representing clients in regulatory exams, investigations, and enforcement actions

• Assisting with policy and legislative developments impacting consumer finance

• Supporting litigation matters involving consumer financial services, including class actions and complex disputes

This position offers significant client contact, the opportunity to work alongside former government regulators, and a platform to develop expertise in a dynamic and evolving field.

Qualifications:

• JD degree from an accredited law school

• 4–6+ years of relevant experience in consumer financial services, regulatory compliance, enforcement, or litigation

• Strong academic credentials and prior law firm experience

• Excellent legal research, drafting, and advocacy skills

• Familiarity with federal consumer protection laws and regulations (e.g., CFPB, OCC, FTC, DOJ, or state regulators)

• Bar admission in Washington, DC (or ability to waive in)

Preferred Skill:

• Prior federal or state government regulatory experience (CFPB, OCC, FTC, DOJ, or state AG offices)

• Experience handling consumer finance regulatory exams or enforcement actions

• Background in residential mortgage regulations and enforcement matters

• Experience in class action litigation or complex financial services disputes

• Strong client relationship management skills

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