Squire Patton Boggs
Overview
Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP seeks an Associate to join our retail and consumer banking team as part of the Global Financial Services Practice Group. Our retail and consumer banking team advises leading national banks, state banks, credit unions, payment service providers, and financial technology companies on cutting edge issues impacting retail and consumer banking, payments, blockchain/stables, payment cards, auto finance, residential mortgage, unsecured personal lending, and digital banking. The ideal candidate is experienced in prudential banking regulation, has strong drafting and contracting skills, and the motivation, ability, and confidence to develop on an accelerated basis. The position can be located in any of our U.S. Offices.
Responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to provide a full range of the highest-quality legal services to clients, including drafting, negotiating, and documenting complex commercial transactions for various retail and consumer banking lines of business. The successful candidate will also have a strong working knowledge of federal and state consumer banking and finance laws, rules, and regulations.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Possess a strong academic record.
Admitted to practice law in the state bar in the Associate's primary office.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Five to seven years' experience counseling U.S. banks, credit unions, specialty finance businesses, fintechs, etc.
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others on complex matters.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and sound judgement.
Strong technical drafting skills and relevant transactional experience with complex commercial transactions, including partnership agreements, co-brand agreements, whole-loan purchase/sale transactions, BaaS/Sponsorship Agreements, Platform Agreements, etc.
Solid working knowledge of consumer financial services and related lines of business.
Experience drafting MSAs, SOWs, Schedules, Exhibits, Term Sheets, and Letters of Intent.
Experience working with the U.S. prudential banking agencies (e.g., OCC, FRB, FDIC) and federal and state enforcement agencies (e.g., CFPB, FTC, NYDFS).
Excellent client-relationship skills.
Ability to complete assigned tasks with meticulous attention to detail.
Motivated, organized, self‑starter who is ready to assume responsibility on challenging matters with an intellectual curiosity and desire to grow and develop.
Experience working for a large U.S. bank, fintech, or nationally recognized law firm.
Application Process In order to be considered for a position at Squire Patton Boggs, you must formally apply online and be prepared to submit your resume/CV and unofficial law school transcript with the application. We are not accepting third‑party submissions. We offer a professional and friendly work environment with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable law. This non‑discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.
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Responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to provide a full range of the highest-quality legal services to clients, including drafting, negotiating, and documenting complex commercial transactions for various retail and consumer banking lines of business. The successful candidate will also have a strong working knowledge of federal and state consumer banking and finance laws, rules, and regulations.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Possess a strong academic record.
Admitted to practice law in the state bar in the Associate's primary office.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Five to seven years' experience counseling U.S. banks, credit unions, specialty finance businesses, fintechs, etc.
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others on complex matters.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and sound judgement.
Strong technical drafting skills and relevant transactional experience with complex commercial transactions, including partnership agreements, co-brand agreements, whole-loan purchase/sale transactions, BaaS/Sponsorship Agreements, Platform Agreements, etc.
Solid working knowledge of consumer financial services and related lines of business.
Experience drafting MSAs, SOWs, Schedules, Exhibits, Term Sheets, and Letters of Intent.
Experience working with the U.S. prudential banking agencies (e.g., OCC, FRB, FDIC) and federal and state enforcement agencies (e.g., CFPB, FTC, NYDFS).
Excellent client-relationship skills.
Ability to complete assigned tasks with meticulous attention to detail.
Motivated, organized, self‑starter who is ready to assume responsibility on challenging matters with an intellectual curiosity and desire to grow and develop.
Experience working for a large U.S. bank, fintech, or nationally recognized law firm.
Application Process In order to be considered for a position at Squire Patton Boggs, you must formally apply online and be prepared to submit your resume/CV and unofficial law school transcript with the application. We are not accepting third‑party submissions. We offer a professional and friendly work environment with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable law. This non‑discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.
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