Compliance Attorney

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.
• Acts as a point of contact for internal and external audits.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries, audits, and consumer complaints submitted by the Firm’s clients or through regulatory agencies.
• Investigates, monitors, tracks, and implements required remediation across all departments with assistance from individual managers and supervisors, as appropriate.
• Elicits information from knowledgeable internal/external sources about areas and functions to determine appropriate audit direction/methodology.
• Recommends corrective action including personnel, procedures, training, and policy.
• Provides compliance guidance to internal attorneys.
• Assists in the review of internal processes and development of global compliance strategy.
• Develop new training materials necessitated by client work standards, regulation, legislation or case law.
• Writes or assists in writing and approval of policies and procedures.
• Monitors and keeps abreast of state and regulatory requirements and changes.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Review internal and external forms, consumer and client letters, and legal documents.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Must be able to manage shifting priorities in a fast paced, results driven environment.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance, data protection laws (e.g. FDCPA, UDAAP, GLBA) and legal industry compliance standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, writing, and communication skills.
• Manage sensitive issues with discretion and sound judgement.
• Prior experience in managing audits or regulatory exams.

Education and Experience

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Work Environment

Schedule

• 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday