Banking Regulatory Counsel @ Practicing Leading National Platform

Overview

Whistler Partners is partnering with a nationally recognized Financial Services practice seeking a Banking Regulatory Senior Counsel (10+ years) to join its platform.

This is a highly selective hire within a sophisticated regulatory team advising banks, fintechs, and financial institutions on complex federal and state banking matters. The group is open to candidates coming from law firms, government agencies, or in-house roles, provided they bring deep subject-matter expertise in banking regulation.

Why this role?

This is a strategic senior-level seat within a respected financial services practice. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical banking regulatory experience with the ability to engage meaningfully with clients and regulators.

While some business development aptitude is preferred, a significant portable book is not required. The firm is focused on adding high-caliber regulatory talent who can deepen the platform’s capabilities across chartering, payments, enforcement, and capital requirements.

For experienced regulatory lawyers looking for a strong institutional platform—with room to build, advise, and lead—this is a compelling opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead national and state bank charter applications and regulatory approval processes.
• Advise on payments systems and CFPB-related regulatory frameworks.
• Counsel on consumer protection laws applicable to banks and financial institutions.
• Manage and advise on bank M&A transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Navigate bank enforcement matters, including escalation, resolution, and appeals before federal banking agencies.
• Provide guidance on financial privacy and cybersecurity compliance.
• Advise on bank capital requirements and related strategic considerations.
• Oversee compliance with vendor management and third-party risk regulations.
• Counsel clients on permitted banking activities and investment authority.
• Liaise with federal and state regulatory bodies as needed.

Top Requirements

• 10+ years of substantive experience in banking regulation, finance, or lending.
• Deep knowledge of federal and state banking laws and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience obtaining bank charters and interfacing with federal banking agencies.
• Familiarity with CFPB rules, enforcement processes, capital requirements, and vendor oversight.
• Background at a law firm, regulatory agency, or in-house financial institution.
• Business development aptitude preferred (significant portables not required).
• Strong judgment, communication skills, and client-facing presence.

Compensation

• $350,000-$425,000 base salary

TL;

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Senior banking regulatory role (10+ years) advising on charters, payments, enforcement, capital, and bank M&A. Open to firm, government, or in-house talent. $300K–$325K base with strong platform support.

Open to other locations including New York, Chicago, Bay Area, Dallas and others.

About Whistler Partners

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