One of our clients is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate to join their Washington, DC practice. This role is centered on providing expertise in mortgage lending, servicing, and financial services licensing matters, with a focus on compliance with federal and state regulations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in legal research, client interaction, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities:• Assist clients with obtaining and maintaining financial services licenses across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.• Manage licensing requirements and applications through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System & Registry, including overseeing paralegals handling submissions.• Conduct detailed legal research related to compliance laws in mortgage lending, servicing, and financial services sectors.• Draft and review formal and informal correspondence, legal memoranda, and other documentation for clients and regulatory agencies.• Analyze licensing obligations for financial companies undergoing ownership changes or entering new markets.• Provide guidance and direct interaction with clients, addressing their licensing and regulatory needs.• Collaborate with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and resolve licensing issues.• Handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.• Contribute to the development and implementation of compliance strategies for clients in motor vehicles, consumer finance, and money transmission.• Supervise and mentor team members new to licensing procedures and compliance tasks.

• Possess 1-2 years of licensing experience; prior expertise in mortgage or financial services licensing is a plus.• Hold a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with superior academic credentials.• Demonstrate excellent analytical, legal research, and writing skills.• Exhibit strong verbal communication and interpersonal abilities.• Display proficiency in managing multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.• Maintain a strong work ethic and a collaborative team-player mentality.• Licensed attorney with civil litigation experience is preferred.• Familiarity with drafting motions and licensing agreements is advantageous. All interested candidates please reply to me directly via LinkedIn - Katie Lundholm.

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Washington, DC
onsite
Permanent
205000.00 - 215000.00 USD / Yearly
One of our clients is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate to join their Washington, DC practice. This role is centered on providing expertise in mortgage lending, servicing, and financial services licensing matters, with a focus on compliance with federal and state regulations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in legal research, client interaction, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities:• Assist clients with obtaining and maintaining financial services licenses across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.• Manage licensing requirements and applications through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System & Registry, including overseeing paralegals handling submissions.• Conduct detailed legal research related to compliance laws in mortgage lending, servicing, and financial services sectors.• Draft and review formal and informal correspondence, legal memoranda, and other documentation for clients and regulatory agencies.• Analyze licensing obligations for financial companies undergoing ownership changes or entering new markets.• Provide guidance and direct interaction with clients, addressing their licensing and regulatory needs.• Collaborate with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and resolve licensing issues.• Handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.• Contribute to the development and implementation of compliance strategies for clients in motor vehicles, consumer finance, and money transmission.• Supervise and mentor team members new to licensing procedures and compliance tasks.
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