Associate General Counsel, Capital Markets

FINRA

Senior legal expert managing regulatory policies and advising on complex initiatives in capital markets. Overseeing legal coordination and public communication for FINRA's regulatory efforts.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeWashington, DC • Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $154,100 - $361,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directing and managing the complete life cycle of the adoption of new regulatory requirements.
Providing expert knowledge to the Board of Governors and senior management on high-impact regulatory initiatives and rule changes.
Acting as the primary coordinator of the policy and rulemaking functions within the Capital Markets Group of OGC.
Overseeing the preparation of board and committee materials and regulatory notices.
Conducting economic impact assessments of rulemakings in the capital markets area.
Managing public communication of FINRA proposals and legal interpretations to member firms and the media.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A law degree and appropriately licensed to practice law in all applicable jurisdictions based on the relevant licensing requirements.
10+ years of relevant legal experience.
Highly developed expertise in a specialized area of knowledge that is both technically complex and central to the overall mission of the organization.
Expert knowledge of rules, regulations and guidelines governing the securities industry.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life
spouse/domestic partner and dependent life insurance
short- and long-term disability
long-term care
business travel accident insurance
immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match
eligibility for participation in an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution
tuition reimbursement
commuter benefits
adoption assistance
backup family care
surrogacy benefits
employee assistance and wellness programs
generous time-off program of 15 days of paid time off
5 personal days and 9 sick days
two volunteer service days
military leave
jury duty leave
bereavement leave
voting and election official leave
childbirth and parental leave
nine paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal expertiseeconomic impact assessmentsregulatory compliancepolicy developmentrulemaking

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsmanagement skillscoordination skills

Certifications

law degreelicensed to practice law