Regulatory Attorney

Opportunity Overview:
We are representing a well-established legal firm with a nationally recognized financial regulatory practice seeking a motivated attorney to join their team. This role centers on bank regulatory law and compliance matters, offering exposure to complex legal challenges in a collaborative environment. The practice frequently partners with internal teams handling financial services and government investigations.
This position offers hands-on client engagement from the start, including international clients. Applicants should be comfortable working across various time zones as needed.

Candidate Qualifications:

• JD (or international equivalent) required
• Active or pending admission to the North Carolina Bar preferred
• 15 years of legal experience, preferably with exposure to financial regulation, compliance, or similar fields
• Prior work with financial institutions, regulatory bodies, or compliance-focused firms is a plus
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong academic credentials from a top law school (Top 30 preferred, GPA 3.0+)
• AM Law 200 experience preferred

Benefits Highlights:

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Health Savings Account and Financial Wellness Programs
• Life, AD&D, Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Parental leave, paid vacation, holidays, and bereavement leave
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
• Bar exam reimbursement and relocation expense coverage

Why Relocate to Charlotte?

Charlotte offers a dynamic lifestyle with a lower cost of living, booming financial and legal industries, vibrant nightlife, diverse dining, and abundant outdoor recreation from nearby mountains to lakeside getaways. It's a city that blends Southern charm with metropolitan amenities.