ConsumerAffairs is seeking a Compliance Counsel to lead and manage our compliance efforts with a particular focus on advertising, consumer protection, and financial services regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience providing legal guidance on compliance issues, developing policies and procedures, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Provide legal advice and guidance on compliance matters related to advertising laws, UDAP, FTC disclosure requirements, as well as CFPB and state regulations for mortgage and other financial services.
- Develop and implement compliance programs, policies, and procedures, ensuring they support the business’s commercial goals while adhering to legal standards.
- Monitor and interpret changes in regulations and other industry standards, assess their impact on the business, and update compliance programs accordingly.
- Educate stakeholders in a simple, easy-to-understand way about regulatory updates and issues, and innovate on ways to foster a culture of compliance and learning.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, lifecycle, and marketplace, to ensure products are compliant yet innovative and commercially viable.
- Assess and provide guidance on marketing and advertising strategies, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and best practices.
- Review and revise contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Manage internal and external compliance audits and respond to inquiries from regulatory bodies.
- Maintain up-to-date records of compliance activities and prepare reports for senior management.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Must be an active, licensed attorney in good standing of the bar in at least one state jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a large law firm, with a strong focus on advertising laws, consumer protection, and financial services.
- At least 2 years of experience in the mortgage industry, with a strong understanding of mortgage regulations.
- CMCP (Certified Mortgage Compliance Professional) license preferred.
- Strong knowledge of FTC rules, UDAP, and mortgage/financial service regulations.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex regulations into actionable business strategies.
Other Requirements:
- Thrives in a fast-paced, hyper-growth environment. Willing to tackle the big and the small.
- Must be resourceful and analytically driven with a relentless focus on results.
- Continuous optimizer - always looking for ways to make things better, faster, more efficient.
- Flexible, and excited to work on whatever will drive the biggest immediate results against what the company currently needs.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently coordinate multiple projects under the pressure of tight deadlines.
- Obsessed with ensuring an exceptional customer experience- for both internal and external customers.
- Stands up for decisions, takes responsibility for results, and shares both good and bad outcomes transparently.
- Takes decisive action, and confidently changes course if unsuccessful.
- Displays a growth mindset to continually improve; encourages everyone around them to be tenacious and never settle.
- Constantly seeks feedback to improve; Focuses on solving issues through teamwork, and collaboration.
- Acts with urgency; delivers top results in hours and days instead of weeks and months.
- Relentless in their pursuit of success and possessing the willpower to embrace challenges as opportunities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Care – including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring you and your family stay healthy and supported.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – with company matching to help you plan and invest in your future.
- Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage – offering both basic and voluntary options, ensuring peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Generous Paid Time Off – for when you need to recharge, relax, or explore the world.
- Family Leave – including Maternity and Paternity Leave, supporting you during life’s most important moments.
- Disability Coverage – Short-Term and Long-Term plans that protect your income if life takes an unexpected turn.
- Professional Development & Growth – continuous training programs to help you elevate your skills and advance your career.
- Flexible Work Options – with opportunities to work from home, providing the balance you need between your professional and personal life.
