Compliance Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing and authorization to practice as in-house counsel in Massachusetts, including any required registration or authorization.
• At least five years of progressive legal experience in a law firm, corporate legal department or in-house counsel environment.
• Demonstrated experience providing legal advice, conducting legal research, drafting and negotiating contracts, and assessing legal and business risks.
• Experience interpreting and applying federal and state laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and independent professional judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal and regulatory matters into practical guidance.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and work effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, discretion and sound ethical judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in financial services, banking, consumer finance, mortgage lending, credit counseling, debt management or another regulated industry.
• Prior in-house counsel experience advising executive leadership and business operations.
• Experience with nonprofit organizations, corporate governance and Board matters.
• Hands-on experience administering multistate licensing, regulatory filings, compliance monitoring and regulatory examinations.
• Knowledge of consumer financial protection laws, privacy, data security and third-party risk management.
• Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets.
• Compliance certifications such as CRCM, CCEP or similar credentials.

Responsibilities

• Serve as ACCC’s primary in-house legal counsel and provide practical advice to executive leaders and department heads.
• Research, interpret and advise on applicable federal and state laws and regulations, especially those affecting consumer financial services, debt management, credit counseling, consumer protection and nonprofits.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, vendor and service agreements, client agreements, disclosures, partnership agreements and other legal documents.
• Advise on corporate governance, nonprofit matters, conflicts of interest, Board activities and organizational policies.
• Provide legal guidance on strategic initiatives, operational changes, new products and services, technology investments and third-party relationships.
• Advise on employment-related legal matters in coordination with Human Resources and outside employment counsel, as appropriate.
• Support legal responses to consumer complaints, regulatory inquiries, investigations, threatened claims and litigation.
• Coordinate litigation support, document preservation, legal holds, discovery and other legal matters with departments and outside counsel.
• Engage and manage outside counsel, coordinating legal strategy, scope, budgets and deliverables when specialized expertise is required.
• Identify and communicate potential legal exposure, recommend risk mitigation strategies, and maintain confidentiality and attorney-client privilege.
• Administer multistate debt management licenses, charitable registrations, business registrations and related regulatory requirements.
• Maintain the regulatory inventory and compliance calendar; prepare, coordinate and submit renewals, filings and regulatory reports.
• Monitor federal and state regulatory developments, assess their impact on ACCC and implement necessary compliance changes.
• Conduct compliance monitoring and testing, identify deficiencies, document findings and manage corrective actions.
• Coordinate regulatory examinations, inquiries, information requests and responses to regulatory agencies.
• Develop, maintain and update compliance policies, procedures, controls and supporting documentation.
• Maintain ACCC’s Compliance Management System and related compliance records.
• Review regulatory and consumer complaints, identify trends and implement or recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver regulatory compliance training and employee awareness initiatives.
• Perform third-party compliance reviews and vendor due diligence, as applicable.
• Prepare compliance metrics, reports and updates for the CCRO and executive leadership.
• Work with department leaders to address compliance requirements and implement operational changes.
• Partner with the CCRO and executive leadership to identify, evaluate and address material legal, regulatory and operational risks.
• Assess proposed business practices, policies, products and operational changes for legal and regulatory implications.
• Recommend and implement improvements to internal controls, compliance processes and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance, IT, Operations and other departments to resolve legal and compliance issues.
• Support organizational risk assessments, regulatory readiness and business continuity initiatives.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and escalate significant legal or regulatory concerns through established leadership and governance channels.
• Promote ethical conduct, accountability and organizational integrity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Medical and dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive team environment and mission-driven culture.